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DU05 DVR

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,051 mi
Last recorded85,051 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 DVR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 81,625 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 81,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 69,118 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,186 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 53,105 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 47,325 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,510 miles

n/s/front wiper blade poor condition

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 26 Mar 2012 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2012 40,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,004 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 31,168 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 24,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,527 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

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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DU05 DVR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 DVR, 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 DU05 DVR registered?

DU05 DVR is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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