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FG05 XXB

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XXB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 78,422 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 78,422 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 1 Sep 2020 75,777 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,220 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,936 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 67,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,590 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 63,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing indicator (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 59,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system heavily corroded & slight blow from rear. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 59,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system heavily corroded & slight blow from rear. (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 54,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 54,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,995 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,433 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,073 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 40,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 33,629 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,629 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,204 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 27,204 miles

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

Nearside 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 17 Mar 2008 23,073 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 XXB is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB registered?

FG05 XXB is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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