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H16 MSJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,969 mi
Last recorded106,969 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 92,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2019 87,151 miles

Coil spring corroded all four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at edges.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s. (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber /anti slip missing.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 87,151 miles

Coil spring corroded all four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front n/s & o/s tyre tread wearing close too 2mm wear bars.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wiper blade torn at edges.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s. (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber /anti slip missing.

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,348 miles

exhaust starting to corrode at rear

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,870 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 67,049 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 67,049 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 61,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 51,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Feb 2012 45,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 38,612 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 31,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,726 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front 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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H16 MSJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H16 MSJ, 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 H16 MSJ registered?

H16 MSJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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