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BV05 HYW

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 HYW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 105,796 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 105,796 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,625 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,336 miles

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

N/S mirror insecure

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight 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)

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

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2013 81,826 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

N/S non obligatory mirror insecure

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 72,035 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 71,963 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 62,913 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,167 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 37,281 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,513 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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BV05 HYW is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV05 HYW, 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 BV05 HYW registered?

BV05 HYW is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is BV05 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 HYW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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