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ET05 HRX

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,056 mi
Last recorded125,056 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 118,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear nearside/offside tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Feb 2023 118,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both upper and lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,178 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 113,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,568 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car has slight mis fire

oil pressure light on

Fail 7 Dec 2019 105,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

car has slight mis fire

oil pressure light on

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 77,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

Emissions were erattic

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake pads cannot be seen

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,810 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,806 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 45,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,151 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,843 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2008 16,044 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 HRX is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HRX, 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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What year was ET05 HRX registered?

ET05 HRX is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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