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EF05 XTK

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,240 mi
Last recorded48,240 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XTK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 48,240 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 48,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 47,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,825 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 44,985 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 44,383 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 44,383 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 44,001 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,956 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 41,686 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 40,847 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,073 miles

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

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

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

child seats fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 34,981 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 29,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 21,935 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 16,988 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 15,589 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 12,806 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 9,811 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 9,811 miles

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

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 XTK is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XTK, 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 XTK registered?

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

Is EF05 XTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 XTK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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