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EF54 FTY

2005 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 107,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both - split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 98,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 92,945 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 92,945 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front disc inner face very corroded and n/s corroded causing an im balance in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 87,412 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 87,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake performance low.

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front disc inner face worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear starting o deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear on limits and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front shock corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 72,437 miles

drivers seat padding deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and loosing shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 72,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits and loosing shape (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat padding deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,199 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 64,750 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 60,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 60,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2016 54,665 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,704 miles

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

corroded exhaust system and broken exhaust clamp

Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,406 miles

Broken exhaust joining clamp

Exhaust and backbox corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,410 miles

rear exhaust box becoming corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,416 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 27,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 21,983 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,028 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 18,028 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 14,508 miles

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

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 FTY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 FTY, 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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EF54 FTY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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