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FE55 XJC

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 XJC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 131,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 118,802 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,336 miles

Offside Rear shocker slight fluid leak

headlight faded lenses

Pass 20 Jun 2020 110,427 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

diagnostics machine plugged in at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,660 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,002 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 89,002 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,003 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,435 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on edges

signs of corrosion on rear exahust

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,152 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exh corroded slight

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2012 44,147 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2012 44,147 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2011 42,014 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 42,014 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)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 36,308 miles

inside back box loose

Pass 15 Jun 2009 29,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 22,857 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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FE55 XJC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC registered?

FE55 XJC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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