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BJ55 VEO

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,789 mi
Last recorded84,789 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 84,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (Debonded) Excess Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (Debonded) Excess Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 82,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 80,184 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,626 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,751 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,375 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 56,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,679 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 51,679 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,914 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,187 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bottom radiator hose has coolant leak needs replacement

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,314 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 41,289 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 38,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,425 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,369 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 VEO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VEO, 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 VEO registered?

BJ55 VEO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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