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EK05 VSL

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,599 mi
Last recorded89,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VSL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 89,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 78,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 78,844 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 63,722 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,421 miles

Nearside Rear 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 10 Mar 2022 36,473 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 34,842 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 34,842 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,882 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 33,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,305 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 30,631 miles

exhaust tailbox rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2017 28,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,660 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 24,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 23,272 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 21,602 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 21,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 19,892 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 18,407 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 11,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,734 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 VSL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EK05 VSL, 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

How do I check the history of EK05 VSL?

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What year was EK05 VSL registered?

EK05 VSL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is EK05 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VSL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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