MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear sub frame bushes perished.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Sill panel been repaired but unable to check due to underseal and filler
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear number plate water stained
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Sill panel been repaired but unable to check due to underseal and filler
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear number plate water stained
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced with indicator (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BJ05 VXD is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 BJ05 VXD, 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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BJ05 VXD is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 April 2005.
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