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DU05 OBR

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,339 mi
Last recorded116,339 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 OBR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,339 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,350 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusted

Fail 22 Aug 2017 92,348 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 92,301 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet area (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Engine cover fitted

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,113 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 88,113 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,456 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 78,456 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak

Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,700 miles

Coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside and nearside front tyres edges are worn,are slightly perished and are wearing close to legal limits

Offside rear tyre perished tread and is wearing close to legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 69,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coil springs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel tank straps corroded

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front shockabsorbers have slight misting of oil and are corroded

Offside and nearside front tyres edges are worn,are slightly perished and are wearing close to legal limits

Offside rear tyre perished tread and is wearing close to legal limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes slightly pitted

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,342 miles

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

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

front brake pads look low

rear section of exaust is corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2013 58,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake pads look low

rear section of exaust is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,654 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes covered and unable to fully inspect

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,608 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,506 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 16,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 13,234 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 OBR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU05 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

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

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