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HJ55 LZB

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,334 mi
Last recorded84,334 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LZB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 84,334 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 78,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 78,377 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,486 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 68,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155x13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,504 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,727 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on edges of tread.

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 41,727 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)

Both front tyres wearing badly on edges of tread.

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,579 miles

front lower ball joints dust covers slightly perished

front nearside tyre inner edge slightly worn

rear nearside tyre outer edge worn (close to legal limit)

rear tail box outer cover corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,537 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

rear nearside tyre edge worn

Pass 12 Feb 2011 27,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,538 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty

Exhaust back box rusty

Front brake pads look low and balance poor

N/s/f shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,745 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 15,745 miles

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

Nearside 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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HJ55 LZB is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LZB, 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 LZB is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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