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EF54 FTX

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,239 mi
Last recorded98,239 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 FTX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 98,239 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 98,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 93,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,546 miles

rear exhaust box detorrirated

Fail 5 Oct 2021 90,546 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded bot hand braks cables snapped (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box detorrirated

Pass 5 Oct 2020 87,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cuts not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 87,605 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus cuts not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 84,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

oil filter corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2019 84,656 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

oil filter corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,622 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,226 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 76,226 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,200 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 68,945 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,936 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front shock obsorber.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 67,936 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front shock obsorber.

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,956 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,906 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,071 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 32,684 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 32,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 31,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 30,504 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

small chunk out of o/s tyre, no cords or ply showing

x2 child seats

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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EF54 FTX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green 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 EF54 FTX, 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 EF54 FTX registered?

EF54 FTX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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