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EK55 LFM

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,219 mi
Last recorded53,219 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LFM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 53,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,315 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 43,359 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 43,359 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 39,485 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,043 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 35,676 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 35,673 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and perished sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres worn (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 34,236 miles

Both front Tyre's wearing inner edges

Nearside rear Tyre has sidewall cracks

Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,479 miles

free movement in bothside front suspension top mounts.

nearside rear tyre worn from outer edge and cracking

Fail 8 Dec 2014 31,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

free movement in bothside front suspension top mounts.

nearside rear tyre worn from outer edge and cracking

Pass 30 Dec 2013 28,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 26,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 23,110 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 19,432 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,160 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 12,203 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EK55 LFM is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EK55 LFM, 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 EK55 LFM?

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What year was EK55 LFM registered?

EK55 LFM is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is EK55 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 LFM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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