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GU05 VPM

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,399 mi
Last recorded78,399 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 VPM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,706 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,114 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 71,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top mount (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,399 miles

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

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

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Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,436 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,093 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,102 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,101 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 54,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 43,361 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 31,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre is close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,742 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is close to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,534 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GU05 VPM is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU05 VPM, 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 GU05 VPM registered?

GU05 VPM is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GU05 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU05 VPM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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