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BN55 FGJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,959 mi
Last recorded96,959 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FGJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch fuel spout mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

all coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,886 miles

all coil springs have some corrosion on them

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,612 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 78,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 73,084 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 70,927 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 70,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,460 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 63,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 6 Oct 2017 63,421 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (1.4.A.2h)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rears (1.2.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears ()

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,605 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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box breaking up and clamp missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,008 miles

oil leak

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

clamp missing on box but not blowing

Fail 1 Oct 2015 54,988 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

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

clamp missing on box but not blowing

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,827 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 44,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,551 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 33,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 28,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,165 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 22,527 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 17,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight 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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BN55 FGJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BN55 FGJ, 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 BN55 FGJ registered?

BN55 FGJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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