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BJ05 VXS

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

222,682 mi
Last recorded222,682 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VXS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 222,682 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 222,319 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 192,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 192,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2013 162,431 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 135,882 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 135,647 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,235 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 109,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 109,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 84,667 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 84,667 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 61,273 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 61,273 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 45,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

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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BJ05 VXS is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VXS, 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 BJ05 VXS registered?

BJ05 VXS is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 VXS shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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