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BF05 VXS

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,903 mi
Last recorded62,903 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VXS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,903 miles

Both rear sidelights slightly affected by indicators "dimming"

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Sill heavy corrosion but doesn't appear to weaken overall structure but will inevitably get worse

Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,511 miles

Both rear side flights affected by indicators. (flashing)

Fail 15 Jan 2025 62,511 miles

Both rear side flights affected by indicators. (flashing)

Offside Side repeater not working possible fault with bulb holder or wiring. advise further investigation (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 61,873 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 61,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,867 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 60,480 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,168 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 56,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,376 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 55,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,710 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 49,982 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,464 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Aug 2011 34,838 miles

both front brake discs are worn and corroded

drivers wiper blade is smearing

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 27,650 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 27,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BF05 VXS is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF05 VXS, 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 BF05 VXS registered?

BF05 VXS is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 April 2005.

Is BF05 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VXS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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