GBDS05VAJ

FIAT PANDA

2005 · BLACK · PETROL · 103,755 mi

● Taxed · due 2026-11-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27

MOT History — 26 tests · 19 passed · 7 failed

PASS28 September 2026

103,755 mi

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

PASS14 October 2025

100,614 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush border line (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORYRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. border line (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS29 October 2024

97,715 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge's [border line] (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on edge's [border line] (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS26 October 2023

94,878 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS31 October 2022

91,627 mi

PASS5 November 2021

88,579 mi

FAIL14 July 2021

88,577 mi

MAJORFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
ADVISORYhandbrake cables frayed.
MAJORNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJORNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOROffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJORNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJORNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front upper strut top mount bearing noisy in operation
ADVISORYExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORYSuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASS16 July 2020

84,541 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

FAIL10 July 2020

84,465 mi

MAJORFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Brake application unenven (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJORNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORYNearside Front Shock absorber corroded
ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorber corroded
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORYNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORYNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORYOffside Front Steering system slightly rough Strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
MAJORParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASS10 July 2019

75,323 mi

ADVISORYOffside Rear has slight noise on rotation
ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAIL9 July 2019

75,323 mi

MAJOROffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUSNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUSOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear has slight noise on rotation
ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PASS9 July 2018

69,323 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAIL9 July 2018

69,323 mi

ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORYBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJORExhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

PASS13 July 2017

63,257 mi

ADVISORYFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORYRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYadvise exhaust deteriorating
ADVISORYadvise slight oil leak gearbox
ADVISORYadvise rear wiper blade deteriorated

FAIL13 July 2017

63,257 mi

PRSNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORYFront coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORYRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORYRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYadvise exhaust deteriorating
ADVISORYadvise slight oil leak gearbox
ADVISORYadvise rear wiper blade deteriorated

PASS19 May 2016

55,673 mi

ADVISORYBack box outer skin corroded

PASS9 June 2015

50,407 mi

ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDrear exhaust box in poor condition

PASS16 June 2014

45,211 mi

PASS25 July 2013

38,036 mi

USER ENTEREDchilh seat fitted to n/s rear unable to test vehicles adault seat belt

FAIL24 July 2013

38,036 mi

FAILOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAILInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAILNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTEREDchilh seat fitted to n/s rear unable to test vehicles adault seat belt

PASS24 July 2012

29,262 mi

FAIL23 July 2012

29,262 mi

FAILNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASS18 July 2011

25,192 mi

PASS19 July 2010

21,890 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PASS23 July 2009

15,799 mi

ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PASS22 July 2008

12,884 mi

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

Vehicle Details Official

Make: FIAT
Model: PANDA
Colour: BLACK
Fuel type: PETROL
Engine: 1,242 cc
Year: 2005
First registered: 2005-07
CO₂ emissions: 133 g/km
Tax due: 2026-11-01
MOT expiry: 2027-09-27
Recorded mileage: 103,755 mi

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