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EY05 MGE

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,561 mi
Last recorded111,561 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 MGE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,561 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 111,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel Both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 85,577 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 85,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 78,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,211 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 65,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 50,521 miles

front brake discs corroded and rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,040 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 43,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,359 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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EY05 MGE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY05 MGE, 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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EY05 MGE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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