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GF05 VSZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

71,267 mi
Last recorded71,267 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VSZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 71,267 miles

Front top mounts have some play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 70,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front top mounts have some play

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,078 miles

Front some play in top mounts

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 63,329 miles

Front top mounts have some play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 63,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front top mounts have some play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 59,562 miles

Front top mounts worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Feb 2023 59,562 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front top mounts worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 11 Mar 2022 56,039 miles

Front top mounts have some play

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

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

slight blow exhaust joint

Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,262 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has some play

Side repeater insecure both (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight blow at rear , exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 48,480 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

both front shocks corroded

both headlight aims on upper limit and adjusters broken

o/s/r tyre 2mm

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,070 miles

coil springs corroded

struts and shocks corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2019 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coil springs corroded

struts and shocks corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,920 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,399 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,740 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,142 miles

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

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,034 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,113 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,202 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 19,743 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 19,743 miles

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

drivers wiper blade end torn

Pass 5 May 2009 16,902 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 16,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 13,591 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 VSZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

GF05 VSZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is GF05 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 VSZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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