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CP05 KSJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,606 mi
Last recorded124,606 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 KSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 124,606 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s front chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower under side underside of vehicle evidence of corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s front shocker corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear advice rear sills corroded

Rear hand brake reading low and not locking out

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 122,039 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 122,035 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 113,853 miles

Front Nsf/Osf shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch repair covered in underseal

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

Rear Nsr/Osr shock absorbers corroded

Rear axle corroded

parking brake lever has slight travel

Fail 21 Feb 2023 113,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper spring seat/bump stop mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch holed around fuel filler pipes area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Nsf/Osf shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nsr/Osr shock absorbers corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,979 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 103,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust outer casing rusted

Pass 15 Oct 2019 101,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2019 101,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,989 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 98,989 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,281 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 95,794 miles

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 95,793 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported securing clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wiper rubber split

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,723 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 90,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

small splits in o/s front wiper

Pass 20 Apr 2015 90,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

small splits in o/s front wiper

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,570 miles

both rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2013 81,925 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 81,925 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wiper blades split

Pass 9 May 2011 66,831 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 55,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 42,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 32,904 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 32,478 miles

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

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

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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CP05 KSJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CP05 KSJ, 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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CP05 KSJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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