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DU05 HPJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,006 mi
Last recorded92,006 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 HPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 92,006 miles

os ns lower arms rusty

os rear slight brake bind

Pass 31 Dec 2015 87,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2014 80,692 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 74,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,772 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 65,547 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 65,547 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded and missing

Offside front wishbone rear bush has slipped from position

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,835 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 56,835 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencor outerskin corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 53,558 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 53,558 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 48,211 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 37,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,292 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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DU05 HPJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU05 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?

DU05 HPJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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