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EA55 LYS

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

139,824 mi
Last recorded139,824 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 LYS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 139,824 miles

Underbody rear suspension various places undersealed

Pass 17 Jan 2025 133,030 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 133,030 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 129,388 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 119,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 110,469 miles

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

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))

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2021 110,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Rear sub frame corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,443 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear

Pass 11 Feb 2019 105,731 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,472 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 99,472 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 89,914 miles

Coolant leak evidence on rad ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 89,914 miles

Coolant leak evidence on rad ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 2 Mar 2016 81,083 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator area

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 76,690 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust box corroaded

Pass 17 May 2013 73,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 46,980 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,314 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 35,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 23,697 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LYS is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LYS, 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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EA55 LYS is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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