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BK05 NSU

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,637 mi
Last recorded86,637 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 NSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 86,637 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,719 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 83,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,301 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 82,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,477 miles

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 79,535 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 79,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 74,303 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 69,194 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 49,268 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,840 miles

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

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

both front shockers corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 41,840 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front shockers corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 39,624 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 39,624 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2012 37,117 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2012 37,084 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2011 33,127 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 May 2010 26,938 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 26,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 20,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 16,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 16,045 miles

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

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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BK05 NSU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 BK05 NSU, 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 BK05 NSU registered?

BK05 NSU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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