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FE05 BYV

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,891 mi
Last recorded47,891 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BYV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe leading to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 47,880 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe leading to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,921 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,913 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 44,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 42,943 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 41,154 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 35,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 33,195 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 30,288 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 27,866 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,710 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 23,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,604 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 14,003 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 BYV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

FE05 BYV is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is FE05 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 BYV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE05 BYV have outstanding finance?

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