2005 Fiat Panda · 11,559 MOT tests
2005 Fiat Panda reliability
2005 Fiat Pandas fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Panda years (11,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- 46.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Fiat Pandas: 35.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 77,612
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,559
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 23.9% of tests fail here (62% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Fiat Panda
Fail rate by area
- Suspension23.9%
- Brakes15.7%
- Lights and electrics15.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.7%
- Tyres9.2%
- Body, chassis and structure8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5.76%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 5.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 4.57%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 4.56%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.28%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.08%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.99%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (16.84%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.63%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (7.62%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.71%)
Other years
Every Fiat Panda year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Fiat Panda reliable?
2005 Fiat Pandas fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Panda years (11,559 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Fiat Panda MOT?
Most often parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (5.16% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (4.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Fiat Panda have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Fiat Panda shows 77,612 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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