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AO05 BBX

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,613 mi
Last recorded27,613 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BBX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,613 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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 27,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 22,646 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 19,371 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,671 miles

both front indicators and side repeaters slightly discoloured

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,824 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 15,777 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 15,777 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,501 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,874 miles

both front tyres very low on inner edges.

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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AO05 BBX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO05 BBX, 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 AO05 BBX registered?

AO05 BBX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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