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DY55 GVP

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

37,890 mi
Last recorded37,890 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 GVP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 37,890 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,447 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 33,447 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 29,983 miles

all coil springs corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2018 29,982 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre mounting broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

all rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 25,497 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2016 25,411 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 23,782 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 21,661 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2014 21,659 miles

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)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,996 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2013 19,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2012 18,094 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2011 16,267 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,741 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 8,791 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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DY55 GVP is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DY55 GVP, 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 DY55 GVP registered?

DY55 GVP is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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