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FY55 YHL

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,205 mi
Last recorded124,205 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YHL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 124,205 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 124,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 109,765 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 109,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,184 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 94,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,836 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 58,503 miles

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

rear wiper blade split/ mill warning lamp on

Pass 26 Nov 2012 58,503 miles

rear wiper blade split/ mill warning lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 37,350 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 13,883 miles

both front tyres worn to limits on inside edges

Pass 22 Nov 2008 10,932 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 YHL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

FY55 YHL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is FY55 YHL safe to buy?

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