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GU05 XLA

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XLA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,183 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 104,183 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside by axle bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and spring cups (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 103,588 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable outer corroding (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Aug 2024 102,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 102,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 101,676 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 101,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water inside headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,005 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,002 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,770 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 76,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 69,178 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,821 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,316 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing low on tread{2/3mm)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 55,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

front tyres wearing low on tread{2/3mm)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 50,194 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 50,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,679 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 25,117 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 25,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 15,148 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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GU05 XLA is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XLA, 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 XLA registered?

GU05 XLA is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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