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ET05 HSD

2005 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,710 mi
Last recorded58,710 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 HSD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 58,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

all 4 shocks corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside rear axle corroded

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

all four shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 55,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside rear axle corroded

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

Offside Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

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

all four shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2023 52,889 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Engine sump pan corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear axle corroded

Rear number plate worn

Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,907 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 44,773 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake has got hot

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2021 44,773 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake has got hot

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread getting low

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,176 miles

Corrosion of rear axle/radius arms

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

View of rear number plate obstructed by bike rack

Fail 30 Oct 2020 40,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion of rear axle/radius arms

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

View of rear number plate obstructed by bike rack

Pass 1 Nov 2019 35,238 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer casing rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing rusty (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 24,393 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outer casing rusty (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 20,463 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 16,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,683 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 13,571 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 12,616 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,463 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 9,824 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers have small splits

unable to check operation of both rear seat belts as 2 x child seats are fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2008 7,096 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 7,096 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 HSD is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

ET05 HSD is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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