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GL54 BZR

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

26,345 mi
Last recorded26,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BZR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 26,345 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 21,061 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 23,338 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear child seat fitted could not test belt

Rear back box corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear child seat fitted could not test belt

Rear back box corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 106,636 miles

Back box correded

Both front shocks slightly correded

Coolant low

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Fail 23 Feb 2015 106,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Back box correded

Both front shocks slightly correded

Coolant low

Front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 100,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust back box outer cover rusting

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,823 miles

back exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 94,823 miles

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

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

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

back exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,019 miles

osf tyre inside edge slightly worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 88,019 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osf tyre inside edge slightly worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,080 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 80,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,874 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 67,874 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,230 miles

advise attention to rear brakes as o/s/r is sqeeking

Fail 31 Jan 2009 57,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise attention to rear brakes as o/s/r is sqeeking

Pass 7 Feb 2008 43,469 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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GL54 BZR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL54 BZR, 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 GL54 BZR registered?

GL54 BZR is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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