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FG05 VDO

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,648 mi
Last recorded61,648 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 61,648 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 61,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 58,028 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,629 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 52,491 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside front suspension strut very rusty

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,549 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,793 miles

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

both front shock absorbers very corroded

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,793 miles

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)

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

both front shock absorbers very corroded

rear exhaust joint missing clamp

rear exhaust rusty and thin

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,053 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 1 Apr 2010 32,444 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 32,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 2 Apr 2009 25,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,586 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 VDO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG05 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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