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EF05 XTG

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,698 mi
Last recorded82,698 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,779 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,974 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link deteriorating

o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,329 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,705 miles

brake flexi ferrules corroding

clutch fluid low

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

small leak from clutch slave cylinder

Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,700 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

brake flexi ferrules corroding

clutch fluid low

exhaust corroding

n/s/f brake binding

n/s/f brake pads getting low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

small leak from clutch slave cylinder

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,245 miles

exhaust heatshield loose

rear tyres cracking (2004)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 54,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heatshield loose

rear tyres cracking (2004)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 51,777 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 51,777 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,246 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 47,796 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods have slight play

Pass 27 May 2010 44,351 miles

front anti/roll links worn

Pass 26 May 2009 39,099 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,019 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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EF05 XTG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XTG, 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 XTG registered?

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

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