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ET05 VWO

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VWO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,616 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 123,287 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 115,617 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 115,617 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 115,576 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,040 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 91,990 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,251 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 86,247 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s & n/s (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 77,720 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 77,720 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,269 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,204 miles

exhaust corroded

inbalance in rear brakes

nearside front shocker damp

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,611 miles

both rear tyres are worn low on inner and outer edges

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 37,865 miles

Corrosion on rear silencer

Fail 13 Sep 2012 37,858 miles

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

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

Corrosion on rear silencer

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,507 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 30,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,748 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,992 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,395 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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ET05 VWO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET05 VWO, 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 ET05 VWO registered?

ET05 VWO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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