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GF05 FKL

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,161 mi
Last recorded89,161 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 FKL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 89,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 80,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 80,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.06mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.11mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 67,218 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 67,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour 501A bulb (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 60,126 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit on outside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,096 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust box (outer skin) deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2014 48,096 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

rear exhaust box (outer skin) deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp missing (corroded away)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,951 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 34,719 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 22,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 19,576 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 FKL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF05 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

GF05 FKL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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