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FN55 BFY

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,336 mi
Last recorded109,336 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN55 BFY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 109,336 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 98,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 94,927 miles

Front Inner Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hand brake near reserve travel

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape and heavily cracked

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked

nearside rear wheel bearing rough to rotate

Pass 28 Mar 2019 88,999 miles

all 4 tyres have age cracks

exhaust system corroded

slight misting of oil around engine and gear box

Fail 28 Mar 2019 88,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyres have age cracks

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

slight misting of oil around engine and gear box

Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,745 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,831 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,532 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,532 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,702 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 59,693 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,592 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 54,592 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 41,646 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,058 miles

both wipers starting to split

exhaust corroded but not blowing

oil level very low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 24,348 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 24,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

165/65-14

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

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

suspect tracking out

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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FN55 BFY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN55 BFY, 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 FN55 BFY registered?

FN55 BFY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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