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FA05 LKZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,756 mi
Last recorded41,756 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 LKZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 41,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 39,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 37,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,770 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer & Front clamp corroded

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 34,769 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer & Front clamp corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,537 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 12 Oct 2020 31,636 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate, rear silencer

Fail 10 Oct 2020 31,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, including rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate, rear silencer

Pass 21 Sep 2019 29,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 27,006 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,814 miles

Nearside wiper blade split on end

both side repeaters starting to show white light

Fail 23 Oct 2017 25,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split on end

both side repeaters starting to show white light

Pass 14 Oct 2016 24,352 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,855 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 20,730 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 20,728 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 16,338 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 16,338 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,144 miles

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 11,419 miles

Exhaust backbox in poor condition, outer skin heavily corroded

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Aug 2008 8,357 miles

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

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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FA05 LKZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FA05 LKZ, 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 FA05 LKZ registered?

FA05 LKZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 August 2005.

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