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GJ55 GAY

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 GAY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 79,806 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,806 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function nearside/offside (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,919 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

gear box oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 73,333 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 73,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,995 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,094 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,094 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer pealing

Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,327 miles

slight condensation in o/s headlight.not affecting pattern

Pass 30 Sep 2008 27,610 miles

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

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

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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GJ55 GAY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ55 GAY, 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 GJ55 GAY registered?

GJ55 GAY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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