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HJ55 LYW

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,302 mi
Last recorded105,302 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LYW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 105,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil filler cap missing

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 105,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil filler cap missing

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 93,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 80,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 80,201 miles

Body component insecure plastic front support panel broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective h/lamp broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to o/s front wing

clutch fluid reservoir hanging loose in engine bay

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,606 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,605 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 73,509 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 73,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,204 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,775 miles

offside headlamp condensated

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,775 miles

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

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

offside headlamp condensated

windscreen wipers judder

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,222 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2016 49,222 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,178 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2015 47,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,348 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,246 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 26,456 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 26,453 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system in need of attention

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,410 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded & peeling

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,957 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,917 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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HJ55 LYW is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HJ55 LYW, 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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HJ55 LYW is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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