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DV05 UCE

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,365 mi
Last recorded81,365 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UCE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 81,365 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outter sill correded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2020 78,485 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust stabiliser mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Strut top has slight play.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 71,608 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Gearbox to exhaust stabiliser mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust clamp Missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Strut top has slight play.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 64,264 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 64,264 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 59,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 59,647 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,726 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 52,077 miles

No clamp on exhaust rear joint,but system is adequately supported and no leak of exhaust gasses

Rear exhaust box outer skin has rotted away

Fail 28 May 2015 52,077 miles

No clamp on exhaust rear joint,but system is adequately supported and no leak of exhaust gasses

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear exhaust box outer skin has rotted away

Pass 27 May 2014 48,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 44,808 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,425 miles

Clamp missing off exhaust back box

Exhaust back box deterioated

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Clamp missing off exhaust back box

Exhaust back box deterioated

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 29,784 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 29,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

rear silencer corroded

rear silencer joint clamp corroded away

Pass 14 May 2009 20,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,586 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 14,586 miles

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

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

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)

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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DV05 UCE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV05 UCE, 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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DV05 UCE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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