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EK05 VSG

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,199 mi
Last recorded95,199 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VSG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 95,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,229 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded tag (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust hanging bracket broken middle section

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 89,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 85,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 76,047 miles

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

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Upper strut mounts, worn u/l both

Fuel tank straps, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 76,000 miles

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

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

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front Upper strut mounts, worn u/l both

Fuel tank straps, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OUTER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,912 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,109 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,270 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 67,270 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,003 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,110 miles

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

inner edges of front tyres wearing & outer edge of n/s rear tyre wearing

rear silencer box deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,180 miles

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

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 53,156 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 46,944 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,515 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 35,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,542 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2008 27,224 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 VSG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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