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BG05 ZXZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

45,270 mi
Last recorded45,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 45,270 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 44,890 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 44,078 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 43,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 37,302 miles

All 4 road tyres badly cracked and perished

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

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

rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate outer casing

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,119 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,619 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,966 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 28,227 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 26,670 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 26,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,200 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 20,200 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,176 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 ZXZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BG05 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

BG05 ZXZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BG05 ZXZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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