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FV05 RKZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,700 mi
Last recorded99,700 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 RKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,700 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 99,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 78,777 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 78,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 69,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 69,915 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 57,963 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 57,963 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,098 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 46,096 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 31,556 miles

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 21 May 2010 18,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 12,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,184 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 RKZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV05 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

FV05 RKZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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