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FY55 KUX

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,351 mi
Last recorded99,351 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KUX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,351 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses ends showing corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,351 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported at nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear flexi brake hoses ends showing corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,492 miles

2 rear flexi brake hoses ends corroded,nearside front track control arm rear bush cracking,flexing and play noted

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front track control arm rear bush play, cracking and bonding failing noted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,896 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 front and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front track control arm rear bush play, cracking and bonding failing noted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 86,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres showing cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2015 86,039 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear tyres showing cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,458 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs showing heavy wear and corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,457 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs showing heavy wear and corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 74,924 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 72,326 miles

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

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

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

both front brake disc corroded on inner side

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,607 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 71,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coolant level is low

Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 43,756 miles

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

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,756 miles

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

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

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)

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 KUX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

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

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