MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
o/s sill rusty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
o/s sill rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs are corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs are corroded
nearside front wishbone rear bush unbonded
offside washer jet partly blocked
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NSF tyre has cut to outer sidewall, however not showing cords
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NSF tyre has cut to outer sidewall, however not showing cords
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 XLD is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 EK55 XLD, 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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EK55 XLD is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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