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ET54 XEL

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,736 mi
Last recorded116,736 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 116,736 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,677 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 108,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,710 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,284 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer deteriorated, outer shell heavily corroded. Still secure and gas tight.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,284 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of nearside sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer deteriorated, outer shell heavily corroded. Still secure and gas tight.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,828 miles

Both front tyres deteriorating.

Rear exhaust box rusty surface.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,609 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust box rusty surface.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 72,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 72,558 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 66,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges and need attn soon. tracking needs checking.

head lamp switch faulty (clonks)

wiper linkage loose under scuttle

Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,085 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and need attn soon. tracking needs checking.

head lamp switch faulty (clonks)

wiper linkage loose under scuttle

Pass 4 Jan 2013 60,360 miles

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,358 miles

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

N.S.F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Pass 4 Jan 2012 55,204 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 50,179 miles

rear exhaust weak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,759 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,255 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 XEL 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 78.9%.

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 XEL, 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 ET54 XEL registered?

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

Is ET54 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 XEL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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