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CU05 ZJE

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,955 mi
Last recorded117,955 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 ZJE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 117,955 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2021 115,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2019 107,974 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,187 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,187 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,472 miles

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 96,597 miles

exhaust flexi section damaged and rear box heavily corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 150,014 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,381 miles

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 90,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres slightly distorted

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,440 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,256 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,164 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Mar 2010 57,340 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 48,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 40,102 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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CU05 ZJE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CU05 ZJE, 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 CU05 ZJE registered?

CU05 ZJE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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