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GL05 XWJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,370 mi
Last recorded121,370 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 XWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 121,370 miles

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

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

rear passenger seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 112,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to back box outer skin

Fail 1 Apr 2014 112,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion to back box outer skin

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,215 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,078 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin coming away

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,957 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 87,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

tracking appears to be out

Pass 14 Jul 2010 73,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,498 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 43,728 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,728 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 XWJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

GL05 XWJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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