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FV54 WDG

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,598 mi
Last recorded57,598 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 WDG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 57,598 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

hand brake hard to pull

Fail 29 Jan 2026 57,598 miles

Manufactures body covers installed underneath vehicle restricting visual inspection.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

hand brake hard to pull

Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,922 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 47,664 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2023 43,008 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 25 Jan 2023 43,007 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2022 39,361 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 33,639 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 33,639 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 30,579 miles

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

Offside Front Strut top play

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2020 30,577 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Wheel cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Strut top play

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2019 26,009 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 26,008 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 24,619 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 23,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 21,176 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt

condition n/s/f rear wishbone bush

lift in both front top suspension mountings

o/s headlamp aim on lowest limit

Pass 14 Jan 2015 19,438 miles

condition of exhaust front pipe clamp

Fail 13 Jan 2015 19,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

condition of exhaust front pipe clamp

n/s/f tyre wall splitting BORDERLINE

Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,796 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 23 Jan 2013 14,640 miles

blow on exhaust rear joint

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear number plate

Fail 22 Jan 2013 14,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

blow on exhaust rear joint

n/s/f tyre 2mm

rear number plate

Fail 12 Jan 2012 12,162 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)

rear number plate

uneven wear on front tyres o/s just legal

Pass 12 Jan 2012 12,162 miles

rear number plate

uneven wear on front tyres o/s just legal

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,409 miles

corrosion and blow on exhaust rear box borderline

Pass 6 Jan 2010 9,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 8,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 8,000 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 19 Jan 2008 6,324 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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FV54 WDG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FV54 WDG, 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 FV54 WDG registered?

FV54 WDG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is FV54 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 WDG shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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