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AP05 HGG

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,121 mi
Last recorded134,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HGG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 134,121 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 134,031 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 123,031 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 123,031 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bosh (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 108,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 104,880 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 104,490 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,763 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 90,592 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 75,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

secondary air bag light flashes when vehicle is first started but then turns off

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,131 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

secondary air bag light flashes when vehicle is first started but then turns off

Pass 21 Aug 2019 70,199 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,287 miles

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link ball joint

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,504 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,552 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,225 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,611 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 34,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,872 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,402 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,459 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 26,459 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,188 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 19,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 19,649 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,230 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,373 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 HGG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 AP05 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

AP05 HGG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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