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GL54 BZU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 136,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 136,841 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 126,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 120,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 120,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 116,612 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 116,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp SIDE LIGHT FLASHES WHEN INDICTOR FLASHES (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

EXHAUST LEAK FROM REAR JOINT

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 111,381 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 29 Apr 2021 111,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps COVER MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 11 May 2020 107,188 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 107,187 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR

Pass 29 May 2019 100,139 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 28 May 2019 100,137 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 12 Jun 2018 92,718 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 92,718 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONR REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILLER PIPE INTO TANK (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER TREADS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,470 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 78,456 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,163 miles

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

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

front screen cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

front screen cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 63,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 58,043 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 55,259 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,260 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 50,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,414 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 44,414 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,688 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 38,688 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,775 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,775 miles

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

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 BZU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 BZU, 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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GL54 BZU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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