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ET54 XEK

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,757 mi
Last recorded90,757 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,757 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, brake discs, coils and brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2018 90,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn out to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to exhaust, brake discs, coils and brake pipes

N/s/f brake disc damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2017 82,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Mar 2017 82,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen damaged but not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,799 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 75,798 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,056 miles

front exhaust braket broken, but still secure

minor blow of exhaust gases from back box

oil leak sump area

signs of fuel seepage around fuel tank

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Mar 2014 54,995 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front exhaust braket broken, but still secure

minor blow of exhaust gases from back box

oil leak sump area

signs of fuel seepage around fuel tank

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f lower wishbone, rear bush de-bonded

o/s/f lower wishbone, rear bush de-bonded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,295 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 29,453 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,931 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 25,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,490 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front tyres should be changed a.s.a.p

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 XEK is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

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

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