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GF05 LKJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,646 mi
Last recorded107,646 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 LKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 107,646 miles

Nearside Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Front wheel has a slight bind

Rear tyres worn heavily on inner edge

all coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 98,012 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arms both sides x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head lamp security

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2020 90,454 miles

Nearside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Front shock absorber weaping oil and deteriorated (strong advisory)

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Rear tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2019 83,322 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and deteriorated

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the pass criteria

oil leak engine arera

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,316 miles

exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses( front flexi)

offside front headlamp bracket broken

rear of exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp bracket broken yet still sufficiently secure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp bracket broken yet still sufficiently secure.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Oct 2017 72,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,774 miles

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

outer case on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,774 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

outer case on rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,696 miles

Rear Exhaust Back Box Rusted But Not Leaking

Pass 7 May 2015 48,762 miles

Differnt tyres sizes fitted to front and rear axle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer well corroded

Side repeaters well faded

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight oil leak

Slight rear light interaction

Fail 5 May 2015 48,726 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear silencer well corroded

Side repeaters well faded

Slight bind to n/s/r brake

Slight oil leak

Slight rear light interaction

Pass 22 May 2014 42,868 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 42,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 36,530 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 29 May 2012 30,664 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 24,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 24,744 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 26 May 2010 19,300 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 15,149 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 10,508 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 LKJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

GF05 LKJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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