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BP54 TXJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,382 mi
Last recorded170,382 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 TXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 170,382 miles

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

Oil leak

centre prop-shaft mounting worn

engine management light on

Fail 21 Jan 2015 170,382 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

centre prop-shaft mounting worn

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jan 2014 152,327 miles

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

centre prop-shaft mounting worn

Fail 29 Jan 2014 152,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre prop-shaft mounting worn

Pass 14 Jan 2013 134,591 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 134,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,084 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 115,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 95,575 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2010 77,738 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 77,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,290 miles

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

nsr tyre has nail in tread

osf tyre has cut in outer side wall ( not to cords )

Pass 5 Feb 2008 44,583 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 44,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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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BP54 TXJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BP54 TXJ, 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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BP54 TXJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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