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FY54 YHK

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

108,781 mi
Last recorded108,781 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 YHK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,968 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,910 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Fail 10 Aug 2022 102,910 miles

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

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 22 Jul 2021 100,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 98,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 93,775 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 93,775 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,424 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 91,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 88,095 miles

rear exhaust rusty but not leaking plastic bag burnt to exhaust may cause smell

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 77,699 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,163 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2014 76,157 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 60,618 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,482 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 55,472 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F Tyre outerwall worn

N/S/F brake disc pitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,369 miles

N/S/F Tyre side wall scuffed.

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,018 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,947 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,403 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 22,403 miles

Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

fuel tank cap not test, no key

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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FY54 YHK is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY54 YHK, 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 FY54 YHK registered?

FY54 YHK is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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