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972 F

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 F
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 79,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 77,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,834 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 74,834 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,717 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust deteriorating

Nearside front shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2022 70,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,676 miles

corrosion on front subframe, rear axle beam and various other suspension components

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,513 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 47,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,002 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,854 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 24,259 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,730 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 19,730 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 15,467 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,467 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 11,616 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

passenger rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,317 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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972 F is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 972 F, 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 972 F registered?

972 F is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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