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DY55 LZB

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,755 mi
Last recorded64,755 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LZB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 64,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 60,168 miles

Centre SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS A CLAMP MISSING

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

FUEL LIGHT ON

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Fail 21 Nov 2015 60,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Centre SECTION OF EXHAUST HAS A CLAMP MISSING

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS BADLY CORRODED

FUEL LIGHT ON

ITEMS PRE TEST

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing STRUT (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BADLY (2.7.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17 % (3.7.B.5b)

Rear WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Pass 29 Nov 2014 49,926 miles

ADDED 1 lt TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADDED 1 lt TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 37,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,634 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen replace asap

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,130 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre tread low [2mm]

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

o/s/f tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 15 Sep 2010 23,637 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre tread

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and cut in tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,900 miles

exhaust rear box corroded [not blowing]

Fail 13 Sep 2008 14,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 14,503 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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DY55 LZB is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DY55 LZB, 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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DY55 LZB is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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