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GF05 SJV

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,771 mi
Last recorded75,771 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 75,771 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 75,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,072 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,764 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,761 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 67,037 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

rear axle corroded

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,035 miles

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

air filter insecure

both rear tyres edges worn

exhaust centre section corroded

rear axle corroded

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2018 65,324 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shock mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,466 miles

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f road spring corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 11 Aug 2017 64,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust pipe bracket weak

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s/f road spring corroded

o/s/r tyre worn

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,475 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Aug 2016 62,475 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Rear wiper blade split

exhaust u clamp missing front pipe & exhaust front pipe flexi deteroted

Pass 22 May 2015 60,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 58,652 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2014 58,652 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 56,206 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 48,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,933 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 23 Apr 2009 35,967 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,574 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 SJV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

GF05 SJV is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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