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GL05 VDR

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,628 mi
Last recorded74,628 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,628 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,965 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 67,404 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 64,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc excessively corroded and very thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush seperated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 61,696 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 rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 60,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 60,594 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,306 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 59,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 57,219 miles

Central Propshaft bearing rubber perished

Nearside Drive shaft slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2018 57,219 miles

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

Central Propshaft bearing rubber perished

Nearside Drive shaft slight oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 54,347 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,997 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Slight play in shock absorber mount.

Offside Washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 17 Aug 2015 50,086 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,130 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front shock absorber slightl leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 39,926 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,636 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,750 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 18,040 miles

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 VDR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GL05 VDR?

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What year was GL05 VDR registered?

GL05 VDR is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is GL05 VDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL05 VDR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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