CarVerify

Free Car Check

HY05 WBU

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,833 mi
Last recorded69,833 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 WBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,833 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,487 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 66,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,958 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2020 53,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 48,360 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 47,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 46,010 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,537 miles

eml

rear exhaust skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2014 40,371 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 40,371 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 36,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 36,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,061 miles

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

corroded rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,014 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering slightly noisy

Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 18,015 miles

Slight freeplay in steering rack (nearside)

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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HY05 WBU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY05 WBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY05 WBU?

You can check the full history of HY05 WBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HY05 WBU registered?

HY05 WBU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is HY05 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY05 WBU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HY05 WBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HY05 WBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.