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BT05 UPS

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,246 mi
Last recorded69,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 69,246 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 69,142 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,707 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 68,707 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 67,903 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 66,838 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,080 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,972 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides lights slightly flicking (4.2.3 (c))

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 58,972 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering arm (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides lights slightly flicking (4.2.3 (c))

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play or steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides slightly (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 58,319 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,017 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 57,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,603 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,278 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,278 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,773 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,117 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 44,450 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 39,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,652 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BT05 UPS is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPS, 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 BT05 UPS registered?

BT05 UPS is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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