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DV54 CSU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,814 mi
Last recorded106,814 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 CSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 106,814 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front heat shield is insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,814 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front heat shield is insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,550 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 101,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 98,030 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 91,983 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,745 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 69,092 miles

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2013 68,994 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2012 57,920 miles

both front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

rear coil spring rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2012 57,706 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bush starting to lift

rear coil spring rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2011 47,136 miles

rear exhausr box rusty

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to lift and pearishes

slight play both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 31,402 miles

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

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

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

crack in front number plate

Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,317 miles

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

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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DV54 CSU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 DV54 CSU, 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 DV54 CSU registered?

DV54 CSU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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