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AP05 EAE

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EAE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 106,256 miles

all rear suspension corroded

front suspension corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,498 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Head lamp levelling switch taped over.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and offside rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 99,713 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 97,616 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 94,983 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 94,982 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 89,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,272 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 81,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 54,620 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,553 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,807 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust silencer corroded,(not blowing).

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,333 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 24,333 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,541 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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AP05 EAE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AP05 EAE, 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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What year was AP05 EAE registered?

AP05 EAE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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