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GJ05 BXR

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,054 mi
Last recorded92,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 92,054 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 90,232 miles

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

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

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 90,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 90,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine management warning lamp illuminated.

evidence of exhaust leaks.

off and near side front wiper blades are smearing the screen.

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,960 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,958 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,493 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 71,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,062 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,679 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 33,808 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 27,385 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 20,650 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Passenger's wiper blade has started to split

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 BXR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ05 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

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

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