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GJ05 CWU

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,870 mi
Last recorded93,870 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 CWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear structure corroded slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2020 93,870 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear structure corroded slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,199 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 88,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filler pipe leading into tank leaking. Retaining clip broken (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 85,662 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,199 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 24 Feb 2014 72,005 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,325 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

small marks in front screen

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,325 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting

small marks in front screen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,383 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 37,014 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small splits in both wiper blades

Fail 8 Jun 2009 31,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

small splits in both wiper blades

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,232 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,220 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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GJ05 CWU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ05 CWU, 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 GJ05 CWU registered?

GJ05 CWU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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