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EK05 UTG

2005 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,299 mi
Last recorded143,299 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 UTG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2026 143,299 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 139,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 139,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 133,417 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 127,841 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 127,813 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested water bottle cracked and fan not working (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 120,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,113 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Side repeater not working Loose connection resolved (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,600 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 103,108 miles

Front Exhaust pipe clamp missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer clamp missing

Pass 8 Jan 2018 94,400 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and split

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Fail 8 Jan 2018 94,400 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish and split

slight play in both front strut top mounts

slight play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 17 Nov 2016 87,549 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 87,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 86,454 miles

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

rear silencer in poor cond

Fail 20 May 2016 86,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear silencer in poor cond

Pass 14 May 2015 76,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front and rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 14 May 2015 76,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front and rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 May 2014 64,912 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,946 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges down to secondary rubber

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 52,847 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 47,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2011 47,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 42,209 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 28,144 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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EK05 UTG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK05 UTG, 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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EK05 UTG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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