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GJ05 BWN

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,975 mi
Last recorded76,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BWN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 76,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 68,511 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 68,511 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 50,100 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres getting low (3mm), perished/cracked and wearing on outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres getting low (3mm), perished/cracked and wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 37,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 30,823 miles

Oil leak ()

rear axle rusty

Fail 31 Jan 2017 30,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

rear axle rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,946 miles

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)

exhaust system badly deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,675 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2013 16,378 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 16,378 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 9 Mar 2012 14,946 miles

backbox outer skin slighty corroded

handbrake slighty high

Pass 4 Mar 2011 12,812 miles

handbrake slighty high

near side front tyre has a cut in trad but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 10,510 miles

Minor damage (cut) to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, NO plys visible.

Both rear tyres cracked / split between tread blocks due to age, nearside rear is very bad but NO plys are visible at time of test however replacement is strongly recommended.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 10,510 miles

Minor damage (cut) to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre, NO plys visible.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracked / split between tread blocks due to age, nearside rear is very bad but NO plys are visible at time of test however replacement is strongly recommended.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,622 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 5,614 miles

Child locks activated on rear doors

Slight kerb damage on outer side wall of nearside front tyre

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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GJ05 BWN is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ05 BWN, 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 GJ05 BWN registered?

GJ05 BWN is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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