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DY55 XEX

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,179 mi
Last recorded110,179 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XEX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 110,179 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger rear door handle deteriorated but still operates closes secure

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

Steering U Joint / internal rack has play but not excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,310 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Passenger rear door handle deteriorated but still operates closes secure

Position lamp not working drivers front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering U Joint / internal rack has play but not excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 97,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2022 97,674 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 1.45 max 1.3 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits reading 1.46% max 0.20% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits reading 273 max 200 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 93,534 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2020 91,540 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals insure (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 87,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

passenger air bag switched off

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,845 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 80,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box corroded

o/s/r hand brake cable split and corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2015 65,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

back box corroded

o/s/r hand brake cable split and corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,837 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 47,837 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,693 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 29,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 19,791 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,573 miles

very slight leak from the exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2008 7,921 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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DY55 XEX 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 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 DY55 XEX, 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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DY55 XEX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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