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GL05 FUJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,732 mi
Last recorded187,732 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 FUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 187,732 miles

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Fail 20 May 2019 187,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 183,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 183,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 172,389 miles

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

ems light on

Fail 30 May 2017 172,005 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ems light on

Pass 27 May 2016 158,359 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

eml light on

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 158,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

eml light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 146,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

rear exhaust and clamp poor condition

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 27 May 2015 146,115 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four coil springs corroded

rear exhaust and clamp poor condition

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 30 May 2014 132,459 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

rear exhaust badly corroded

Fail 29 May 2014 132,458 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 116,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 116,879 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 102,300 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 28 May 2012 102,300 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,677 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 70,543 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 54,818 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Jun 2008 38,879 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 38,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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 FUJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FUJ, 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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GL05 FUJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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