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FE05 XAC

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,612 mi
Last recorded76,612 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XAC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 76,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 76,612 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,788 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 72,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,586 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 68,216 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,448 miles

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 30 Mar 2012 46,448 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,342 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 36,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,895 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

keep condition of rear tyres under observation

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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FE05 XAC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FE05 XAC, 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 FE05 XAC registered?

FE05 XAC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FE05 XAC safe to buy?

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