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EA55 HLZ

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,966 mi
Last recorded87,966 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 HLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 87,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 87,904 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,667 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,686 miles

rear axle,springs and exhaust corroded

Nearside Front worn out on inner raised tread-165/65/14

Pass 5 Dec 2014 41,104 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

N/S Driveshaft oil seal has slight leak

N/S/R Tyre perished and low on outer edge

Oil leak

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp fitting deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2013 36,221 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2012 30,944 miles

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 30,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 26,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 20,551 miles

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

both front wipers starting to split

Fail 8 Dec 2010 20,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,929 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 16,928 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 10,306 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 HLZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EA55 HLZ, 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 HLZ registered?

EA55 HLZ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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