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ET54 XEJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,405 mi
Last recorded68,405 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 XEJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,405 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,976 miles

both front anti roll bar links have slight play

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,727 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,514 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 50,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2017 45,279 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,235 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 34,560 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 34,560 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 32,374 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 30,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,507 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 25,507 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,774 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 8,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres worn on edge slight

Pass 12 Feb 2009 6,653 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,294 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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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ET54 XEJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ET54 XEJ, 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 ET54 XEJ registered?

ET54 XEJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 February 2005.

Is ET54 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 XEJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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