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FY55 FOM

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,494 mi
Last recorded143,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FOM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 143,494 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 142,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 May 2020 142,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 140,581 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 138,512 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake has only just met the required efficiency

Pass 9 Sep 2016 134,409 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,200 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 117,754 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 117,754 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 111,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 111,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 103,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 98,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 86,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,670 miles

exhaust corrosion slight blow at joint of backbox exhaust

Fail 26 Aug 2008 72,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhaust corrosion slight blow at joint of backbox exhaust

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 FOM is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

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

Is FY55 FOM safe to buy?

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