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GV55 RVF

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,065 mi
Last recorded63,065 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RVF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 63,065 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 19 Sep 2025 63,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,811 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 62,811 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 62,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring lower mount on beam axle corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes have some corrosion at ends/joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 62,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Coil spring lower mount on beam axle corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroding. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes have some corrosion at ends/joints. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,039 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,666 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrossion underside

Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,654 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

heavy surface corrossion underside

Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,352 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 61,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

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

Offside Front sock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front top mount worn

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 61,040 miles

Offside Front Outer CV gaiter split slightly but still prevents the increase of dirt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 61,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,976 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,072 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 38,812 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 35,154 miles

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

offside front tyre getting low

Fail 26 Sep 2014 35,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,208 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 19,198 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 16,494 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,494 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,214 miles

headlamp aim uneven but within limits, o/s adjuster broken, n/s siezed

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

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GV55 RVF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV55 RVF, 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 GV55 RVF registered?

GV55 RVF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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