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FM54 YDW

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,040 mi
Last recorded144,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 YDW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 144,040 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 144,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 132,755 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 132,754 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))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 132,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 118,956 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 107,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 94,693 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 83,807 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 75,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 68,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 68,467 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 57,365 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear parking brake low readings

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,258 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,472 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 14,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 12,620 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 12,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 11,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 10,294 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 10,294 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracked in treads

Fail 27 Feb 2008 8,701 miles

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 8,701 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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FM54 YDW is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FM54 YDW, 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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FM54 YDW is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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