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AY05 YXS

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 YXS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 95,312 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Nov 2024 89,541 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 89,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 80,305 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Nov 2023 80,304 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Dec 2022 70,243 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Nov 2022 70,240 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Dec 2021 60,043 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

little reserve handbrake lever reserve advise attention

rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2020 52,527 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 52,499 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 47,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 47,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,389 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 37,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155 80 13 - 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 28,804 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,119 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside front (2.7.2a)

all 4 tyres splitting in tread nearside rear wearing outer edge

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 19,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 18,528 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,447 miles

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust support v rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 15,964 miles

front exhaust mount deteriated

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust clamp deteriated

slight binding on nearside front brake

Pass 23 May 2012 14,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer outter skin deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 14,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer outter skin deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2011 12,958 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 11,305 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Fail 5 May 2010 11,273 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 20 May 2009 7,882 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edges.

rear exhaust box outer skins corroded.

Pass 20 May 2008 5,798 miles

rear exhaust box shows corrosion to outer skins.

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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AY05 YXS is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY05 YXS, 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 AY05 YXS registered?

AY05 YXS is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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