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FY55 BSU

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,062 mi
Last recorded27,062 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 BSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 27,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 24,818 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Front Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension and other various items corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension and other various items corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 23,569 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 23,419 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 23,069 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 22,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 22,511 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 22,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 21,729 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 20,671 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 19,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 19,547 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on only works on fast speed (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 18,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

rear tyre side walls cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2014 16,868 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 15,405 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2010 9,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2008 5,077 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 BSU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green 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 BSU, 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 FY55 BSU registered?

FY55 BSU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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