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EA55 HLY

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HLY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 94,009 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 94,009 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 83,955 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 83,955 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 69,549 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,827 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,997 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 47,023 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear back box outer skin corroded

Rear rear exhaust bracket is corroded through.

Pass 8 Nov 2019 44,623 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,332 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,676 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 37,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise to replace immediately (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,593 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 24,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 12,570 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 12,214 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 12,214 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,108 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 8,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,469 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,952 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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EA55 HLY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EA55 HLY, 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 EA55 HLY registered?

EA55 HLY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is EA55 HLY safe to buy?

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