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DU55 FUW

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

128,751 mi
Last recorded128,751 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FUW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 128,751 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 128,751 miles

Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 125,507 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 122,519 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,403 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 120,085 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 118,162 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in the treads.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear box end case corrosion and damp.

oil leak on gear box ,

under tray and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 13 May 2015 98,826 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both wiper blades split

o/s washer partially blocked

Pass 16 May 2014 80,587 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,722 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

the exhaust rear box is corroded but not holed

the rear brake discs are corroded and the pads are worn low

Pass 28 Aug 2012 63,019 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer skin deterioration

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,398 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 FUW is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DU55 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

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

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