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DV05 XHG

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,288 mi
Last recorded54,288 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XHG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 52,900 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 52,900 miles

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

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 50,817 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 50,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 48,988 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 48,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 48,102 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 48,102 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,864 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,377 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,996 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 29,990 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,710 miles

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

Engine oil level close to the min.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 23,705 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Engine oil level close to the min.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,139 miles

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

drivers wiper blade split advise replace

Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,315 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 18,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 14,864 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 14,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 9,498 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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DV05 XHG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc 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 DV05 XHG, 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 DV05 XHG registered?

DV05 XHG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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