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BG05 YLU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,685 mi
Last recorded100,685 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 YLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of exhaust system deteriorated

windscreen wiper pivots worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 97,744 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of exhaust system deteriorated

windscreen wiper pivots worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 78,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 65,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness condensaition in the nearside head lamp but not effecting the beam image.

Pass 18 May 2009
Pass 20 May 2008 40,573 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 YLU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLU, 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 YLU registered?

BG05 YLU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BG05 YLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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