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BF55 ZKJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,639 mi
Last recorded93,639 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 93,639 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,622 miles

Emissions not tested Failing on all accounts when eng started to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From cylinder to Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80R13. 79T Aurora (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 93,375 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 93,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80R13. 79T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Flexi to Wheel Cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 76,072 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 60,557 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 54,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,930 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 33,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,354 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,042 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 23,036 miles

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

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,037 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread artea

both reart brakes noisy in operation

nearside rear brake slightly draging

Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,037 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread artea

both reart brakes noisy in operation

nearside rear brake slightly draging

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,528 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

both rear tyres worn on the outer tread areas

exhaust back box corroded

offside front brake slightly draging

Pass 26 Feb 2009 16,790 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,046 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (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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BF55 ZKJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BF55 ZKJ, 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 BF55 ZKJ registered?

BF55 ZKJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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