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FY55 APU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,912 mi
Last recorded66,912 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 APU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2026 66,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 62,983 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,803 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 58,803 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Axle with an unsafe modification rear axle very rusty and cracked (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 52,461 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,903 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,106 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 31,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 23,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 21,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 19,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,351 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,799 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 12,289 miles

rear exhaust silencer getting weak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 10,009 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 8,051 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 6,080 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 4,112 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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FY55 APU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FY55 APU, 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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How do I check the history of FY55 APU?

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What year was FY55 APU registered?

FY55 APU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 APU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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