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FD55 DVM

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,258 mi
Last recorded104,258 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 DVM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,258 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 99,713 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 99,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,819 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 83,779 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to a white colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corners (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 75,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 69,259 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake bracket fell off (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 57,889 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 57,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 54,222 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 42,225 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,325 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 26,908 miles

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

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

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)

Slight leak from nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 9 Nov 2009 21,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 17,220 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f seat belt twisted

Fail 29 Nov 2008 17,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/f seat belt twisted

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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FD55 DVM is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD55 DVM, 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 FD55 DVM registered?

FD55 DVM is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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