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BG54 RJY

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,802 mi
Last recorded116,802 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 RJY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 116,802 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 114,770 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 112,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 112,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,563 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 110,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air filter housing missing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 97,601 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 97,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 96,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2013 91,167 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2012 87,130 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 79,171 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRANSFER BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 3 Jan 2012 79,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

BRAKE PEDAL TRANSFER BAR HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,478 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,478 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

advise nearside front tyre c/t/l

advise back box outer shell flakeing off

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,111 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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BG54 RJY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG54 RJY, 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 BG54 RJY registered?

BG54 RJY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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