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DS54 GDA

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GDA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,609 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 82,692 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,692 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,918 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 77,918 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 67,744 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2013 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box clamp corroded

travel on footbrake

Fail 12 Jan 2012 46,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear box clamp corroded

travel on footbrake

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

washers frozen

Pass 9 Jan 2010 37,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,780 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 24,320 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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DS54 GDA is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 53,192 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS54 GDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS54 GDA registered?

DS54 GDA is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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