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DV55 DFY

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 DFY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 130,823 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy split. (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bushing perished/split. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded.

Rear Subframe corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 130,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexy split. (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective Bushing perished/split. ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust backbox corroded.

Rear Subframe corroded.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,625 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 72,456 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,186 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,899 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 60,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 54,635 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 51,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 51,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 45,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 May 2013 45,124 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 39,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 39,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,685 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,808 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 33,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 29,511 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 29,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DV55 DFY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DV55 DFY, 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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DV55 DFY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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