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FV05 KBF

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,205 mi
Last recorded83,205 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 KBF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 83,205 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 76,642 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,464 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,564 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 61,958 miles

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 3 Jul 2014 55,551 miles

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

exhaust seems heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 55,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust seems heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust seems heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,412 miles

rear exhaust box seems heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Tracking

Pass 24 Jul 2010 30,301 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,895 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,175 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 17,098 miles

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

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

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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FV05 KBF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV05 KBF, 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 FV05 KBF registered?

FV05 KBF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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