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EF05 EXC

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,836 mi
Last recorded116,836 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 EXC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 106,385 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 78,690 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 78,688 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 70,645 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 70,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 60,396 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 49,316 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 37,936 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 EXC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EXC, 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 EXC registered?

EF05 EXC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EF05 EXC safe to buy?

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