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FY55 FNL

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

205,442 mi
Last recorded205,442 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FNL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 205,442 miles

BOTH FRONT FOG LAMPS HAVE BROKEN GLASS

N/S/F BRAKE PADS POSSIBLY GETTING LOW AND MAKING A SQUEALING NOISE WHEN SPUN

Pass 26 Sep 2013 172,518 miles

condition of exhaust back box poor

condition of n/s/r spring poor

gear box damp around n/s pinion seal

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 25 Sep 2013 172,518 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

condition of exhaust back box poor

condition of n/s/r spring poor

front brake pads getting low

gear box damp around n/s pinion seal

o/s/f fog lamp lense damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 1 Oct 2012 145,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rera exhaust box weak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 145,795 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rera exhaust box weak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 125,184 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

backbox 90% rotten

Fail 22 Sep 2011 125,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

backbox 90% rotten

Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,355 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 98,346 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,438 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 56,939 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 56,939 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FNL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY55 FNL registered?

FY55 FNL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is FY55 FNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 FNL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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