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DU05 OBV

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,664 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 96,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,974 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint clamp bolt incorrect

Nearside Wiper blade poor

Fail 11 Jun 2016 90,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint clamp bolt incorrect

Pass 11 Apr 2015 83,455 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,906 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 75,447 miles

Rear silencer poor

Pass 25 Feb 2012 64,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,347 miles

hand brake performance poor,

Fail 14 Feb 2011 57,342 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake disc iner faces badly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2010 48,090 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,365 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2009 35,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,071 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 OBV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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