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AP05 HGZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,278 mi
Last recorded78,278 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,278 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 74,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor coolant stains on radiator

Rear of exhaust is corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 69,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor coolant stains on radiator

Rear of exhaust is corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,940 miles

Wiper blades splitting on ends

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Wiper blades splitting on ends

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,467 miles

Engine multi function lamp WARNING is on with displayed message ENGINE FAILURE.

Exhaust centre pipe mount heavily corroded

Rear Lower Corrosion to rear suspension cross member, arms, and brake drums.

Service due displayed

Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,446 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Excessive corrosion to lower coils of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Drop link upper ball has excessive movement / wear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Excessive corrosion to lower coils of spring (2.4.C.1b)

Engine multi function lamp WARNING is on with displayed message ENGINE FAILURE.

Exhaust centre pipe mount heavily corroded

Rear Lower Corrosion to rear suspension cross member, arms, and brake drums.

Service due displayed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all suspension coil springs corroded

cfront and centre exhaust sections corroded and deteriorating

Pass 6 May 2014 55,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam and spring seats corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,362 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front and both rear tyres perishing [cracking/splitting]

windscreen has damage

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,865 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both inner CV gaiters slightly insecure [grease seepage]

offside front tyre showing signs of perishing [cracking/splitting]

Pass 7 May 2011 48,461 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 48,461 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front and rear exhaust clamps corroded

n/s/r tyre has nail in tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2009 44,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake discs pitted,corroded and worn

front brakes have signs of runout

front disc brake inner pads worn

front suspension strut turret bushes have wear

front windscreen marked

Pass 6 Jul 2009 44,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs pitted,corroded and worn

front brakes have signs of runout

front disc brake inner pads worn

front suspension strut turret bushes have wear

front windscreen marked

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,620 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 36,364 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 36,364 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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 HGZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGZ, 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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AP05 HGZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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