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BN55 FJZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,260 mi
Last recorded80,260 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 FJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 79,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,128 miles

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Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 78,539 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 77,930 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axel showing corrosion through out

Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,404 miles

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))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 77,400 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,377 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 76,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,303 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 75,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,099 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 74,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 71,441 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,062 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,041 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,498 miles

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

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

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

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 23 Sep 2010 52,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 52,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BN55 FJZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

BN55 FJZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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