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BJ55 VDO

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,922 mi
Last recorded91,922 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VDO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,922 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 91,922 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive at battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 91,802 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 91,794 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,353 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,155 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust slighty deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 80,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust slighty deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 75,823 miles

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

Nearside & offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear number plate light dim

Rear exhaust slighty deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2013 75,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside & offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear number plate light dim

Rear exhaust slighty deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front and rear tyre inner treads wearing

Fail 22 Mar 2011 60,683 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front and rear tyre inner treads wearing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 52,876 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 43,505 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,717 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 41,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 VDO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VDO, 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 VDO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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