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FV55 MVF

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,457 mi
Last recorded70,457 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 MVF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,457 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,419 miles

Exhaust has a rattle

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wiper blade Is deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2024 50,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2024 50,545 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,454 miles

Rear both rear outer sills are slightly soft ok at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2021 39,651 miles

Rear both rear outer sills are slightly soft ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 31 Jul 2019 36,628 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,353 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 35,337 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,376 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 34,376 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,421 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,188 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 25,440 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 25,440 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 22,724 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 19,690 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 16,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 13,532 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 10,641 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV55 MVF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FV55 MVF, 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 FV55 MVF registered?

FV55 MVF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is FV55 MVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 MVF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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