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FA54 VAF

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA54 VAF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Fail 9 Mar 2018 103,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,097 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 98,097 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 93,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tread

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,520 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,133 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 71,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 64,090 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,333 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,937 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,666 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,195 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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FA54 VAF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FA54 VAF, 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 FA54 VAF registered?

FA54 VAF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is FA54 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA54 VAF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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