2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Fiat Panda MOT pass rate and common faults

2,892 MOT tests in 2024. 52.6% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.6%
Failed or needed repairs47.4%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,892 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.1%
    214 marked dangerous
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  6. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.3%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension37.5%
  2. Brakes26.8%
  3. Lights & electrics25.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks10.2%
  6. Tyres9.6%
  7. Body & chassis9.6%
  8. Steering4.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened20.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Fiat Panda?

In 2024, 52.6% of 2005 Fiat Panda cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,892 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Fiat Panda?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2005 Fiat Panda reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).