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AF55 OBT

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,705 mi
Last recorded87,705 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 OBT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 87,705 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 87,584 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,108 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 78,108 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 67,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 60,906 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 60,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,275 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 56,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 53,531 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 53,531 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 52,472 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 52,472 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting slight play

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,972 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 49,972 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 46,422 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 46,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 40,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 35,554 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 35,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 31,248 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2013 31,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre stop light not working

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 25,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhasust System Deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2011 23,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 20,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,527 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 12,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,277 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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AF55 OBT is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF55 OBT, 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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AF55 OBT is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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