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DS54 GDJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,197 mi
Last recorded66,197 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GDJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 66,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2020 66,192 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,536 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 63,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2019 63,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 55,877 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 55,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 12 May 2017 50,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 43,778 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracks

Fail 17 May 2016 43,772 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing cracks

Pass 28 May 2015 36,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 36,730 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,089 miles

o/s/f tyre showing little edge wear

Pass 5 Jun 2013 23,399 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 23,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 22,426 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 22,426 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,877 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 14,359 miles

Both front inner tyres 2mm, will need a summer check.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 11,111 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 8,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,904 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 GDJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

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

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