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FX05 PBU

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,248 mi
Last recorded51,248 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 51,248 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 50,827 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 50,769 miles

Front Exhaust clamp rotting away

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rotting away (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle covered in underseal

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin delaminated

Fail 13 Aug 2024 50,769 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust clamp rotting away

Front Exhaust mounting defective Rotting away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle covered in underseal

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin delaminated

Pass 7 Aug 2023 49,389 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,296 miles

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 May 2021 48,902 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,557 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 45,173 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 41,782 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 31,242 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 18,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2014 15,746 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2013 12,086 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 10,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 8,983 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 8,027 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 6,773 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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FX05 PBU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FX05 PBU, 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 FX05 PBU registered?

FX05 PBU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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