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GJ05 BXN

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,162 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt (nearside rear)

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2016 109,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt (nearside rear)

coil spring corroded both front & rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 105,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 83,661 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding but not leaking. (chaulked)

Front exhaust clamp heavily corroded but secure.

Nsr tyre close to limit on the outer groove.

Rear exhaust box, outer skin corroding.

Side repeaters slightly white.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,983 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,and rear silencer outer skin detatching

both front coil springs corroded in areas

both headlamps have water ingress

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on shoulders,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,worn outer and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,976 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

areas of exhaust system deteriorating,and rear silencer outer skin detatching

both front coil springs corroded in areas

both headlamps have water ingress

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on shoulders,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front brake discs has corroded lip

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder,worn outer and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

unable to clearly visualise front outer brake pads

Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,506 miles

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

both front tyres have shoulder wear

offside headlamp lense condensated

offside rear tyre has a screw in inner edge area

rear exhaust silencer skins flaking

Fail 30 Mar 2012 55,506 miles

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

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

both front tyres have shoulder wear

offside headlamp lense condensated

offside rear tyre has a screw in inner edge area

rear exhaust silencer skins flaking

Pass 29 Mar 2011 41,744 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 28,776 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 23,266 miles

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit on outer edge at time of test.

o/s/r tyre low tread on outer edge not below limits at time of test.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 16,209 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 16,209 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ05 BXN is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol 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 GJ05 BXN, 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 BXN registered?

GJ05 BXN is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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