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BJ55 YWL

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

36,227 mi
Last recorded36,227 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 YWL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 36,227 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front brake binding

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

Rear axle/ suspension arms unit corroded

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle / radius arms corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2021 35,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle / radius arms corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,872 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,661 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear exhaust clamp corroded but system secure

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Fail 30 Oct 2017 27,515 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Oct 2016 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside handbrake cable support broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2015 26,624 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,292 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 25,609 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear silencer rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,558 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,246 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 19,280 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 16,089 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,088 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,523 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 15,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YWL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YWL, 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 YWL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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