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FG05 VDL

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

31,814 mi
Last recorded31,814 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 31,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 29,962 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 27,543 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 24,909 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 21,867 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 20,006 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,766 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 18,766 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 18,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 18,610 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 18,182 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,724 miles

back box corroded badly

Pass 12 May 2015 17,040 miles

back box corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 16,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 15,106 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 14,374 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 13,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 11,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 9,981 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 8,211 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 VDL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 FG05 VDL, 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 VDL registered?

FG05 VDL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 VDL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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