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EF05 LYO

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

66,695 mi
Last recorded66,695 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 LYO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,695 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded also minor leak of gases

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,985 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 57,184 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 May 2021 51,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 50,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,411 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 43,570 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,346 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 36,328 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 36,328 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 31,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 28,139 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 24,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 24,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 20,389 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 14,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 9,056 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 LYO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EF05 LYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 LYO registered?

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

Is EF05 LYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 LYO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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