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GL05 VDN

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,801 mi
Last recorded110,801 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 VDN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,801 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 105,176 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 105,176 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

air filter housing broken

Fail 24 Dec 2019 104,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Air cleaner housing loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Wiper linkage is very worn

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,129 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 94,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,338 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,581 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak multiple leaks ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 90,523 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount / bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust front pipe clamp missing

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak multiple leaks ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Road wheel slightly damaged both front (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,385 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,850 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 67,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,133 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,784 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 49,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,409 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,409 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,805 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly deteriorated

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

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 VDN is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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