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FG05 VDY

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

44,971 mi
Last recorded44,971 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VDY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 44,971 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer balljoint at upper limit of permitted movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 44,927 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to condition of exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer balljoint at upper limit of permitted movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle assembly. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 43,185 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 41,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 39,301 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 37,464 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 37,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 37,048 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 37,048 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 35,881 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 35,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,525 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 34,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 33,038 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 33,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 31,926 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,926 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,190 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 31,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,450 miles

Front reg plate missing BS AU number

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 30,450 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front reg plate missing BS AU number

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside front shock absorber corroded and leaking

Rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 29,516 miles

front tyres perishing

rear box rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2014 29,500 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)

front tyres perishing

rear box rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2013 27,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,042 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 22,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 18,107 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 13,636 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,504 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 VDY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 VDY, 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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FG05 VDY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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