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EX55 HYO

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 HYO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 84,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Dec 2025 84,928 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 83,564 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 83,551 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 82,491 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 82,491 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 82,383 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,026 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2021 81,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,613 miles

Both front brakes slight bind while rotated by hand

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 79,983 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight binding on all brakes (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 79,257 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (Lower) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak Radiator major leak ()

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 74,611 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 68,229 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 61,904 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 61,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 55,177 miles

All road springs corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,406 miles

rear silencer outer skin coming away from silencer body, due to corrosion.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,196 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,647 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 31,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 12,728 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 HYO is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYO, 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 EX55 HYO registered?

EX55 HYO is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is EX55 HYO safe to buy?

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