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FY55 ZJV

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

56,079 mi
Last recorded56,079 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 ZJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 55,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake r clip missing

Fail 31 May 2023 55,634 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake r clip missing

Fail 19 May 2023 55,593 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front brake r clip missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front brake r clip missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 54,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

mid exhaust mount corroded off pipe , rear silencer peeling /poor condition

Pass 24 May 2021 54,230 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount corroded off pipe , rear box very poor condition, rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o0s slower /lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake readings slightly low

Fail 24 May 2021 54,230 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective middle mount corroded off pipe , rear box very poor condition, rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o0s slower /lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake readings slightly low

Offside Rear tyre pressure very low

Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,777 miles

Rear exhaust poor condition /peeling

Pass 15 Apr 2019 52,751 miles

front strut tops have play both sides

mid exhaust bracket broken off pipe, rear box peeling

Fail 12 Apr 2019 52,751 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf totally bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front strut tops have play both sides

mid exhaust bracket broken off pipe, rear box peeling

Pass 4 May 2018 50,180 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem splitting at base. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 50,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem splitting at base. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 47,146 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 9 May 2017 47,146 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2016 45,141 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 45,138 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 42,311 miles

exhaust rear section baddly corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 42,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust rear section baddly corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 39,084 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 39,082 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 35,856 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 35,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 32,661 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 26,601 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 26,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 22,357 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both front wipers spliting

Pass 1 Dec 2008 16,289 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 ZJV is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

FY55 ZJV is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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