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GJ05 BYA

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,137 mi
Last recorded121,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 121,137 miles

Brake performance not tested tyres not in a fit state (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light(s) not working

Fail 20 Jan 2022 114,422 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 101,428 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,674 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 94,763 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,915 miles

Lift at offside front suspension top mount, not considered excessive

Pass 4 Mar 2014

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 52,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,681 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 26,960 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 19,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,811 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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GJ05 BYA is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYA, 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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GJ05 BYA is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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