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BJ55 VDN

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VDN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,568 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 99,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 95,795 miles

Both handbrake cable casings split

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,461 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked / perished

Both handbrake cables in poor condition

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 94,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres slightly cracked / perished

Both handbrake cables in poor condition

Exhaust system corroded in places front to rear

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,939 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,247 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,990 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 82,513 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear exhuaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2014 82,513 miles

rear exhuaust box outer casing rusting

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,970 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 74,940 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 71,060 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 64,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 43,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 43,597 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VDN is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ55 VDN, 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 BJ55 VDN registered?

BJ55 VDN is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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