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ET05 VWV

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,169 mi
Last recorded128,169 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 VWV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 128,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 123,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 123,519 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 119,717 miles

engine sump pan corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,495 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2020 112,114 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 106,613 miles

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

engine sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2018 99,663 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 99,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 81,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,682 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 60,449 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,919 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 49,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,783 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,746 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 29,320 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 22,890 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 VWV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ET05 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

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

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