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GL54 KWU

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 KWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 135,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 133,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 127,685 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 123,062 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 114,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 114,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,575 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 114,091 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 106,806 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 106,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 89,346 miles

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

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

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

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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GL54 KWU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL54 KWU, 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 GL54 KWU registered?

GL54 KWU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is GL54 KWU safe to buy?

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