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GR55 JVO

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,576 mi
Last recorded77,576 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 JVO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 77,576 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 77,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 67,697 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2024 63,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber very corroded.

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 54,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp wants replacing or to be polished. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber very corroded.

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 48,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers very corroded at top

rear silencer in poor condition

wear in offside front top strut mount

Pass 24 Aug 2019 45,925 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 45,550 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,086 miles

front shock absorbers in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2017 37,737 miles

rear tail box in poor condtion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,886 miles

rear tail box in poor condition outer casing falling apart

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,379 miles

rear tail box in poor condtion

Pass 15 Oct 2014 29,037 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,184 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2012 24,675 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 21,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 14,919 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 14,918 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 11,221 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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GR55 JVO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GR55 JVO, 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 GR55 JVO registered?

GR55 JVO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GR55 JVO safe to buy?

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