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FY05 XBZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,364 mi
Last recorded76,364 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 XBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 76,364 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear various sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 74,594 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,160 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 73,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 72,997 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,997 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 72,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 68,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,387 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 55,731 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 49,402 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 May 2013 49,402 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 May 2012 43,355 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2011 37,738 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 29 Apr 2010 31,537 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 25,401 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 20,234 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 XBZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XBZ, 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 XBZ registered?

FY05 XBZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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