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FY05 XBO

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XBO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 76,467 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 76,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 73,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,627 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2023 62,993 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2023 62,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 62,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 61,020 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 58,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,263 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 56,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 52,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 51,298 miles

Offside wiper deteriorated at ends

Fail 17 Mar 2017 51,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside wiper deteriorated at ends

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,790 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 50,781 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,371 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 38,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,421 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,751 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,658 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre tread worn low on edges

offside front tyre tread almost worn to the legal limit on the inner part of the tread

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Mar 2008 14,157 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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FY05 XBO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FY05 XBO, 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 FY05 XBO registered?

FY05 XBO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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