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EX55 HYN

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

99,017 mi
Last recorded99,017 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HYN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 99,017 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION & ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

EXHAUST EMISSION LIMITS ONLY JUST MET

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING AT CLAMP/OUTER SKIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 99,014 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO INSECURE BRAKE CALIPER ON THE NEAR SIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION & ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

EXHAUST EMISSION LIMITS ONLY JUST MET

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING AT CLAMP/OUTER SKIN CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 93,794 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 93,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 88,000 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 87,997 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 86,002 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2020 86,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,100 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 84,094 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded and has slight leak

Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (Very strong advise) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner (Very strong advise ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,745 miles

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,744 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 80,234 miles

Front top mounts have play (both)

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Fail 9 May 2016 80,234 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front top mounts have play (both)

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Fail 7 May 2016 80,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 78,130 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 78,130 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 71,236 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 71,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 56,477 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 56,477 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 41,306 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 41,306 miles

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

front wipers

nearside rear tyre low tread outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2010 28,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,941 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,127 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 23,102 miles

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

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 HYN is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 EX55 HYN, 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 HYN registered?

EX55 HYN is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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