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BG05 OBU

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 OBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 69,182 miles

coolant header tank loose

damage to nearside bumper and wing

engine oil close to minimum on mot pre checks

exhaust back box corroded and peeling

Fail 8 Dec 2021 69,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside bumper and wing

Offside Rear backing brake plate damp

coolant header tank loose

engine oil close to minimum on mot pre checks

exhaust back box corroded and peeling

Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,114 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 63,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 52,435 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 52,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 42,674 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,301 miles

Nearside Front and offside front brake discs inner working area rough

Fail 15 Apr 2017 42,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front and offside front brake discs inner working area rough

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,029 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,850 miles

inner working area of front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,634 miles

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

inner working area of front n/s and o/s brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Apr 2013 30,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,862 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 20,896 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,959 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 13,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,916 miles

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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BG05 OBU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BG05 OBU, 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 BG05 OBU registered?

BG05 OBU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BG05 OBU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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