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GJ05 BYC

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,771 mi
Last recorded44,771 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BYC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 44,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,625 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint advise replace ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 40,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack joint advise replace ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 35,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation lagging 38% (1.2.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 31,682 miles

Front both have slight bind

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2021 26,405 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 26,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 25,015 miles

Offside front shock absorber top mount has slight play

Offside headlight damp inside lense

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm and badly cracked/split (155/80 13) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 155/80/13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyre tread depths getting low,3.5mm.

slight play in o/s/f suspension strut top mount

Pass 25 Sep 2018 21,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3 mm.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 21,269 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalk(catch defective) (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low,3 mm.

Pass 30 May 2018 19,326 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 15,914 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 15,116 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,971 miles

rear coil springs corroded at bottom

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,847 miles

rear exhaust section corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,731 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 10,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 9,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,726 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 6,399 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 4,948 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 BYC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ05 BYC registered?

GJ05 BYC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is GJ05 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ05 BYC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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