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DU55 FTN

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,972 mi
Last recorded47,972 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FTN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 47,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 47,711 miles

All suspension under sealed

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 46,059 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket rotted through (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level stop lamp has less than 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 45,078 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,327 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 43,327 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 40,356 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,356 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,232 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 39,220 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,583 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,641 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,566 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 29,603 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 26,851 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

nsf wiper blade slight spliting at edge

nsr tyre slight lift in tread advise replacement

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 24,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 24,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 21,831 miles

ADVISE play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Aug 2009 17,947 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,947 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2008 13,133 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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DU55 FTN is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DU55 FTN, 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 DU55 FTN registered?

DU55 FTN is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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