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EF05 EWX

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,798 mi
Last recorded85,798 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EWX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 85,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 85,743 miles

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2025 85,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Nov 2024 85,492 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split + deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 81,662 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 81,660 miles

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

cannot restart engine when switched off (engine oil level not checked)

Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,328 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 78,314 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material the rear of o/s and n/s front to backs deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front arm rear pin bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 75,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor clip loose

front pipe to middle clamp damaged but still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,702 miles

Starter motor bolt lose

Fail 26 Nov 2018 73,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Starter motor bolt lose

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

Fail 5 Dec 2017 72,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged

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

Offside Front brake holding on slightly and brake disc has signs of getting hot

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,954 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 70,949 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 70,309 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 70,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 66,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,119 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,469 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 49,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 3,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 30,644 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 30,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 23,109 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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EF05 EWX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF05 EWX, 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 EF05 EWX registered?

EF05 EWX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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