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FT05 GVF

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,971 mi
Last recorded69,971 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 GVF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,971 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 69,969 miles

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced OUTER SILL AREA (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 58,625 miles

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Fail 4 Mar 2024 58,623 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Pass 27 Feb 2023 56,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight corrosion to both rear outer sills. around previous repairs.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 56,237 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 55,474 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 54,537 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,226 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,675 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 48,034 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 45,018 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,360 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 39,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 34,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 30,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 25,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 17,108 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FT05 GVF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FT05 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FT05 GVF registered?

FT05 GVF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is FT05 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT05 GVF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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