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GU05 XLT

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 XLT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 103,575 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 99,546 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 92,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 92,643 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 86,962 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 86,954 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 84,987 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 82,011 miles

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2020 82,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 76,193 miles

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

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

exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requires future attention (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust outer case

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,060 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,057 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 66,167 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 66,167 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,031 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,139 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 52,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,968 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 44,469 miles

rear seats not fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,206 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,653 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,059 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 XLT is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU05 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

GU05 XLT is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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