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BT05 UPP

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,583 mi
Last recorded57,583 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 UPP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 57,583 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission limits only just achieved

rear axle beam has bad surface corrosion and pitting

Fail 28 May 2026 57,574 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded and narrow banding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission limits only just achieved

rear axle beam has bad surface corrosion and pitting

Pass 9 Jun 2025 55,500 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

emission limits only just achieved

required brake efficiency only just achieved , front discs corroded

very bad surface corrosion to rear axle assembly and vehicle structure

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 50,589 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 50,586 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 47,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear axle around spring cups

Fail 7 Jun 2022 47,813 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear axle around spring cups

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,243 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,730 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 42,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 42,460 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 36,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,835 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked not to cords

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,405 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,165 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing rotted (no leakage of exhaust gasses

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,126 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 25,142 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 25,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

both inner disc surfaces corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,172 miles

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,885 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,885 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,287 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,890 miles

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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BT05 UPP is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BT05 UPP, 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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BT05 UPP is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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