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ET05 HRK

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,311 mi
Last recorded51,311 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HRK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 51,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 51,311 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 45,853 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin delamination

Fail 9 Sep 2024 45,852 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin delamination

Pass 7 Jul 2023 35,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 34,199 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 33,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 32,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED AT TOP OF STRUT WHERE CAP IS FITTED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 31,525 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 28,821 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 26,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 24,077 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 24,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 21,856 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 19,624 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 18,122 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 18,057 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 14,970 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 13,768 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 12,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,295 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 10,231 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 HRK is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 ET05 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

ET05 HRK is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is ET05 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 HRK 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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