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BD05 XFF

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

46,672 mi
Last recorded46,672 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 XFF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 46,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 46,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 46,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around lower spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side /stop/rear fog (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,302 miles

brake hose ferrules and brke pipes corroding and have protective coatings

front and rear subframes corroding

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 21 Nov 2023 39,300 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nsr lights (4.2.3 (c))

brake hose ferrules and brke pipes corroding and have protective coatings

front and rear subframes corroding

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,360 miles

boot are not checked

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2022 38,356 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

boot are not checked

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2021 37,283 miles

engine and under covers fitted

rear flexi brake hose ferrules, all coil springs and exhaust corroding

side repeaters discolouring

slight leak on rear exhuast box

slight lift in both front top mounts

Fail 17 Nov 2021 37,282 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr (4.2.3 (c))

engine and under covers fitted

rear flexi brake hose ferrules, all coil springs and exhaust corroding

side repeaters discolouring

slight leak on rear exhuast box

slight lift in both front top mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2020 36,619 miles

exhaust corroding

frotn subframe, rear shocks and rear beam axle corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2020 36,619 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroding

frotn subframe, rear shocks and rear beam axle corroding

Pass 23 May 2019 34,374 miles

rear coil springs and shockers corroding

Pass 19 May 2018 32,786 miles

brake pipes corroding

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsf tyre wearing on oiter edge

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight leak on rear exhaust and system corroding

Fail 12 May 2018 32,766 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak osf (2.7.3)

brake pipes corroding

brake pipes have protective coatings

nsf shocker corroding

nsf tyre wearing on oiter edge

oil leak

rear shock absorbers corroding

slight leak on rear exhaust and system corroding

Pass 16 May 2017 31,224 miles

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroded

ns and os f lower spring mountings corroded

ns and os side repeater discoloured

osf shock corroded

slight play in ns and os front mac struts

Fail 16 May 2017 31,224 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush osf link (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high ns and os (1.8)

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroded

ns and os f lower spring mountings corroded

ns and os side repeater discoloured

osf shock corroded

slight play in ns and os front mac struts

Pass 14 May 2016 29,270 miles

all suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust system corroding, baffles loose inside rear box

slight lift o/s n/s front suspension top mounts

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 23 May 2015 26,466 miles

all coil springs corroding

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly above covers

o/s n/s front shockers corroding

Pass 24 May 2014 24,885 miles

n/s bottom ball joint rubber starting to split

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

n/s/r brake starting to bind slightly

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play, rubber splitting

Pass 13 May 2013 22,856 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 20,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 17,646 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 14,374 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2009 11,346 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 8,740 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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BD05 XFF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BD05 XFF, 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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BD05 XFF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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