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BT55 HBJ

2006 Fiat Panda

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,321 mi
Last recorded77,321 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Fiat Panda52,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,321 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,534 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,534 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,015 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 34,172 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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BT55 HBJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 52,993 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 BT55 HBJ, 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 20 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT55 HBJ registered?

BT55 HBJ is a 2006 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is BT55 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 HBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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