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FY55 ZJU

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 115,053 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 115,051 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to bad coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 112,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 109,293 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 103,488 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 103,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 98,718 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 93,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,020 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,015 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,186 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,182 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounts seats corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 75,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,978 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,089 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 May 2015 74,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 71,661 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,788 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 55,341 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,441 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,299 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 ZJU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ZJU, 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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FY55 ZJU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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