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BJ55 LDC

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,252 mi
Last recorded99,252 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LDC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 99,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 91,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 88,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,630 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 86,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid DANGEROUS!!! DANGEROUS!!! NO BRAKES!!! (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 78,847 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,106 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 72,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 65,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 59,207 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,485 miles

Front wiper blades tearing

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,558 miles

Exhaust rear silencer, baffles corroded

Offside & nearside front tyres worn

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear

Fail 2 Dec 2015 52,558 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer, baffles corroded

Offside & nearside front tyres worn

Offside & nearside front wiper blades starting to tear

Pass 25 Nov 2014 48,225 miles

Front exhaust clamp damaged/insecure.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,805 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 44,805 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,566 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,124 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back box clamp of exhaust is missing

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,451 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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BJ55 LDC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ55 LDC, 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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BJ55 LDC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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