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FV05 JZT

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,268 mi
Last recorded142,268 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JZT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 142,268 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 142,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 120,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 101,254 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 101,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 95,203 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,203 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,410 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 89,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,020 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 83,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 77,796 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 77,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,138 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 58,959 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,473 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 54,473 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,846 miles

both front coil springs are heavily corroded

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

exhaust system is heavily corroded

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter is showing signs of deteriation. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre tread is worn heavily on outer edge. recommend renewal

Fail 4 Oct 2011 49,845 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front coil springs are heavily corroded

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

exhaust system is heavily corroded

front brake discs are badly deteriated. recommend renewal

n/s/f outer c.v gaiter is showing signs of deteriation. recommend renewal

n/s/r tyre tread is worn heavily on outer edge. recommend renewal

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,216 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,896 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,638 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,638 miles

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

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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FV05 JZT is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FV05 JZT, 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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FV05 JZT is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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