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FV05 KDF

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,246 mi
Last recorded47,246 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 47,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,031 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 39,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 37,422 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 37,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,477 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly.exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,475 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 33,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 30,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 28,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 28,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 19,008 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 18,995 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 14,444 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 11,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 11,741 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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FV05 KDF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV05 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

FV05 KDF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is FV05 KDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 KDF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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