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ET05 HFG

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

23,050 mi
Last recorded23,050 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HFG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 23,050 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 23,050 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 23,009 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 23,009 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 22,927 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 22,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 22,800 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 22,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 22,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 22,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 22,689 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 22,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 22,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 22,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 21,714 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 21,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 21,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear ehaust box rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 17,452 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 14,656 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 7,095 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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ET05 HFG is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ET05 HFG, 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 ET05 HFG registered?

ET05 HFG is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ET05 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 HFG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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