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GL55 BYX

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 BYX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 115,670 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F/ O/S/F/

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 3 Jul 2026 115,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S/F/ O/S/F/

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F/ O/S/F/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 9 Mar 2024 113,957 miles

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 7 Mar 2024 113,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Pass 28 Jan 2023 109,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

Fail 28 Jan 2023 109,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 107,044 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 107,030 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 100,494 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 100,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 90,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four road tyres have varying amounts of tread wear on edges

front windscreen marked

Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,697 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front downpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

all four road tyres have varying amounts of tread wear on edges

front windscreen marked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 78,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,990 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 70,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 62,440 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded/casing breaking away/underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,722 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to osr seat

nsr tyre 1 mm outer edge

rear exhaust box very corroded

rear suspension components very corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,715 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to osr seat

front tyres bald inner edge

nsr tyre 1 mm outer edge

rear exhaust box very corroded

rear suspension components very corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2014 52,798 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

ns mirror insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,460 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,661 miles

exhaust system front clamp & rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 33,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,250 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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GL55 BYX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GL55 BYX, 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 GL55 BYX registered?

GL55 BYX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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