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GL05 VDG

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,619 mi
Last recorded54,619 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VDG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 54,619 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 53,092 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 53,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 51,750 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 51,750 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 50,050 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 50,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 48,642 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,788 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 43,838 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,897 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,138 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 37,529 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,796 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,319 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 27,949 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 27,949 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2011 24,441 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 24,441 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads 80% worn

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread outer edge

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,315 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2009 14,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 9,005 miles

Condensation o/s headlamp.

Rear number plate security.

Uneven wear on tyres.

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 VDG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GL05 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

GL05 VDG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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