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GF05 EXG

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 EXG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 103,214 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 98,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 89,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 84,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

engine, oil warning light on

front and centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s headlamp. water condensation on lens

recommend having steering track checked

windscreen, minor chips

Fail 8 Sep 2020 80,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster siezed (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play end link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advance travel, parking brake lever

engine, oil warning light on

front and centre exhaust system slightly deteriorated

n/s headlamp. water condensation on lens

recommend having steering track checked

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front/centre exhaust system, slight deterioration

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge ,,,keep check (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm in place (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread/sidewalls cracking slightly,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges,,, recommend check steering track

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated,, recommend replace

windscreen, minor chips

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,994 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion, o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

slight deterioration, rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,511 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 62,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 58,414 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,306 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 44,943 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 44,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2012 34,825 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 27,509 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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GF05 EXG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF05 EXG, 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 GF05 EXG registered?

GF05 EXG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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