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DU55 GXH

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

72,766 mi
Last recorded72,766 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 GXH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 72,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis leg - small corrosion hole under engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both - Not Excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion over offside of rear axle - nothing excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2024 72,565 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 72,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 69,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Engine bay area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,961 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 59,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,030 miles

TYRE ON REAR NEARSIDE HAS SOME SIDE WALL CRACKING

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,020 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

SHOCK ABSORBER ON FRONT NEARSIDE HAS SOME CORROSION TO OUTER CASING

TYRE ON REAR NEARSIDE HAS SOME SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 46,298 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 46,297 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2016 42,622 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight water leak from radiator

Fail 27 Feb 2016 42,621 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack (2.2.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight water leak from radiator

Pass 28 Feb 2015 39,317 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 36,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 36,253 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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,736 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 12 Feb 2013 33,736 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,136 miles

nearside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,512 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 252,274 miles

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

slight play in nearside front of steering rack/both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 9 Mar 2009 252,274 miles

slight play in nearside front of steering rack/both front tyres getting low on tread

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 GXH is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

DU55 GXH is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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