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FG05 FAF

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FAF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,645 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front tyres worn uneven

Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 19 Jan 2018 115,606 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard outer edge on wear bars

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 115,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn hard outer edge on wear bars

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 108,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test bald inner on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2017 108,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. ADJUSTERS U/S (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rears with inds bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to kat joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal on wear bars low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test bald inner on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 14 Jan 2016 102,725 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,124 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 90,732 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,302 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 84,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front tyres worn oni inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,679 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,766 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,666 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,250 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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FG05 FAF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG05 FAF, 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 FG05 FAF registered?

FG05 FAF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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