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FE05 BYT

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

59,986 mi
Last recorded59,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BYT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect LEAKING (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 59,984 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively VERY SLOW (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect LEAKING (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 54,859 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 51,054 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 51,004 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 46,115 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,647 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 33,832 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 33,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,020 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 26,020 miles

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

ENGINE OIL LOW

Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,726 miles

both rear tyres are old (10 years +)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,742 miles

front tyres cracking on sidewalls

wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,870 miles

corrosion to exhaust silencer

Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exaust silencer corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2012 13,108 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 12,088 miles

Front tyres worn on edges .

Pass 14 Apr 2010 10,574 miles

Uneven wear on front tyres.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 8,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,860 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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FE05 BYT is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FE05 BYT, 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 FE05 BYT registered?

FE05 BYT is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FE05 BYT safe to buy?

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