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BV05 HYY

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Nov 2023 104,221 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 101,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 98,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,700 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE BALD

Pass 21 Nov 2019 82,895 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (1558013) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn outer edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area(engine covered in oil)? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (1558013) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also worn outer edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area(engine covered in oil)? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 74,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 69,158 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 64,138 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 57,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,900 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 47,180 miles

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 43,232 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 31,043 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 31,043 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,758 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,752 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 18,752 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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 HYY 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 72%.

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 BV05 HYY, 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 HYY registered?

BV05 HYY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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