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GJ05 VYY

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

49,892 mi
Last recorded49,892 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VYY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 49,892 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Exhaust clamp defective

Exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,149 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 46,519 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 45,238 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 43,574 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 40,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 37,505 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 37,505 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,794 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 29,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,492 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,157 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 20,038 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 29 Feb 2008 16,835 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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GJ05 VYY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GJ05 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

GJ05 VYY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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