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FE55 XHU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,940 mi
Last recorded49,940 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XHU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 49,940 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 47,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,839 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 44,018 miles

Expansion tank has low coolant

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 43,298 miles

Advise hand brake has little reserve

Advise rear axle spring mountings corroded.

Advise steering fault light intermittent on dash.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 43,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise hand brake has little reserve

Advise rear axle spring mountings corroded.

Advise steering fault light intermittent on dash.

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 42,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 42,829 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 41,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 37,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 36,635 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 35,371 miles

Nearside Rear lance cracked

front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Fail 19 Dec 2017 35,371 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear lance cracked

both rear tyres starting to wear thin and the off side starting to perrish

front exhaust clamp corroded and broken

Pass 7 Nov 2016 31,616 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 31,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush limited life (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 28,110 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush limited life (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,482 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 22,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 19,105 miles

ADVISE exhaust middle and back box corroded

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,262 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 13,044 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,329 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 11,253 miles

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

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

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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FE55 XHU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FE55 XHU, 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 FE55 XHU registered?

FE55 XHU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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