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AO05 SFJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,873 mi
Last recorded86,873 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 86,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 73,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 73,572 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,850 miles

both front shock absorbers corroding

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 67,850 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front shock absorbers corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 58,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,209 miles

Offside Front top upper suspension mount has verticle movement

Rear petrol flap missing

Fail 19 Oct 2017 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front top upper suspension mount has verticle movement

Rear petrol flap missing

osf and nsf coil springs showing heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2016 36,565 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge worn ()

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 36,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge worn ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

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

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre sidewall perished& worn on edge (2mm)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,171 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 24,062 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,240 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 13,700 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,877 miles

rear silencer corroded(not blowing).

water pump leaking.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 8,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 7,672 miles

1,SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE. 2,O/S WASHER JET NOOZLE KEEPS COMING ADRIFT FROM WASHER BODY.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 5,366 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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AO05 SFJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SFJ, 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 SFJ registered?

AO05 SFJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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