CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ55 VEL

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,977 mi
Last recorded88,977 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VEL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2017 88,977 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 86,151 miles

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

rear exhaust system detoriated

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2016 86,151 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear exhaust system detoriated

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 83,394 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,979 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 72,900 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,684 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 66,292 miles

rear wiper split

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 11 Nov 2009 49,954 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,562 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ55 VEL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ55 VEL?

You can check the full history of BJ55 VEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ55 VEL registered?

BJ55 VEL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is BJ55 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 VEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ55 VEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ55 VEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.