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GR55 USP

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 USP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 97,254 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2018 97,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 87,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine light on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded not leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 79,679 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded not leaking (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,746 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,746 miles

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fuel filter damp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,714 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 49,492 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 49,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 40,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine lamp on dash

front brake discs lipped

Pass 23 Dec 2010 30,231 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,189 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Dec 2009 25,189 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,157 miles

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

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

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 USP is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GR55 USP, 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 USP registered?

GR55 USP is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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