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GJ05 BYK

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,278 mi
Last recorded176,278 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 BYK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 176,278 miles

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2019 176,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 154,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 154,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 133,415 miles

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

crack in zone a of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 14 Mar 2017 133,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

crack in zone a of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Mar 2016 112,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn to 2mm

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 112,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn to 2mm

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,690 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2015 91,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,392 miles

corrosion on rear coil springs

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,175 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 44,506 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 26,734 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 26,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 18,881 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 BYK is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

GJ05 BYK is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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