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FY55 FMF

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FMF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 103,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,852 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 90,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 83,311 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 83,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,669 miles

both front wiper blades insecure

Fail 12 Jul 2021 71,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

both front wiper blades insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,904 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 58,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,318 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s + o/s ball joint gaitors cracking

rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2017 53,316 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s + o/s ball joint gaitors cracking

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,448 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s+ o/s front suspension arm bottom ball joint boots cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2016 49,448 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s+ o/s front suspension arm bottom ball joint boots cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2015 46,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear child seat fitted

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 9 Nov 2015 46,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear child seat fitted

rear number plate deteriated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,476 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 43,475 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 43,070 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,569 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 7,744 miles

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

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

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

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FY55 FMF 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 54.2%.

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 FY55 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

FY55 FMF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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