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DU55 GYS

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 GYS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 125,740 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 118,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 104,884 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper portion of strut/shock casing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 104,884 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened upper portion of strut/shock casing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,949 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 both rear on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 89,949 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 both rear on 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 71,660 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges advise alignment check and replace both front tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,518 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)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,303 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management light on

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 31,353 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management light on

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light is on

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,850 miles

engine management warning light on.

evidence of bad coolant leak from water pump.

front brake pads require immediate attention, brake disc damaged could occur if situation is ignored.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 22,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management warning light on.

evidence of bad coolant leak from water pump.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,972 miles

all tyres wearing on edges and offside rear tyre is punctured.

cooling system water pump showing signs of leakage.

front wheel trims incorrectly fitted and tyre valves are difficult to access.

slight play in offside front anti roll bar end linkage upper balljoint.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,411 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GYS is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GYS, 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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DU55 GYS is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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