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GL05 FTV

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,774 mi
Last recorded128,774 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FTV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 128,774 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 128,762 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 115,817 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 115,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre slight wear

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 102,170 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 87,614 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 87,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2013 74,984 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,115 miles

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

engine mangament light on

Pass 26 May 2011 44,250 miles

Both wiper blades split at ends

Pass 2 Jun 2010 28,834 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,233 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 14,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,755 miles

Offside front tyre worn on shoulder

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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GL05 FTV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL05 FTV, 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 GL05 FTV registered?

GL05 FTV is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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The MOT history for GL05 FTV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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