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BG54 RKJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,407 mi
Last recorded86,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 RKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,407 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall outer cut

Fail 10 Jan 2014 86,339 miles

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

nearside rear tyre side wall outer cut

Pass 8 Jan 2013 83,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,487 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,296 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 41,979 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,699 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 RKJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG54 RKJ registered?

BG54 RKJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is BG54 RKJ safe to buy?

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