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BF05 VZC

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,495 mi
Last recorded37,495 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VZC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 35,975 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 34,014 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,524 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust boxx corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,759 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,937 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,454 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 14,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,676 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)

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 VZC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 VZC registered?

BF05 VZC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is BF05 VZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VZC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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