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EK55 XLR

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

88,774 mi
Last recorded88,774 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 XLR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 88,774 miles

Exhaust rust

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,674 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2023 86,450 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 84,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,735 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,351 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,602 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 66,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 63,006 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 56,545 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 56,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,266 miles

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

slight play o/s front anti roll bar link..

Pass 18 Dec 2013 27,970 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,854 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 23,914 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,617 miles

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

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 XLR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XLR, 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

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What year was EK55 XLR registered?

EK55 XLR is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is EK55 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 XLR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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