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EX55 FVO

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 FVO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 86,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear axle corroded at spring seats

Fail 7 Aug 2025 86,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Replaced Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear axle corroded at spring seats

Pass 28 Aug 2024 78,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inside disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at tail box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 78,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded inside disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at tail box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,350 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded an damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 59,938 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Slight Engine Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2022 59,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Slight Engine Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 46,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wish bone bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 37,819 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2020 37,786 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is inoperative Leaking oil (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,201 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,774 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,223 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 21,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 20,335 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 18,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Box Slightly Corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 11,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 9,045 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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EX55 FVO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EX55 FVO, 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 EX55 FVO registered?

EX55 FVO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is EX55 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 FVO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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