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DY55 XFU

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,942 mi
Last recorded56,942 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,942 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 55,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 53,149 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,070 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 50,070 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,789 miles

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,789 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 41,953 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,001 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 21,939 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 XFU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY55 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

DY55 XFU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DY55 XFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 XFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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