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FG05 RDZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,750 mi
Last recorded82,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 RDZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 82,720 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,232 miles
Pass 17 May 2010
Fail 15 May 2010

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2009 30,204 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inside edge and has a small cut to the sidewall.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 30,204 miles

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inside edge and has a small cut to the sidewall.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 27,412 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 RDZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

FG05 RDZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FG05 RDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 RDZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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