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GV55 RVJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 RVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 131,457 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 123,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 118,935 miles

offside rear handbrake reading low

offside rear shock top bush worn

Pass 12 May 2016 101,775 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 84,454 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 70,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 65,119 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,116 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 49,321 miles

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

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat,

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,209 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to o/s/r seat,

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,316 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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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GV55 RVJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GV55 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

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

Is GV55 RVJ safe to buy?

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