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FH54 TFE

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,132 mi
Last recorded94,132 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 TFE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,132 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 90,460 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered by plastic trim (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 90,458 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears covered by plastic trim (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,278 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 82,804 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,010 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,656 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weak (7.1.2)

all 4 spring`s and shockabsorber casing`s corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 67,311 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weak (7.1.2)

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

all 4 spring`s and shockabsorber casing`s corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 65,367 miles

all 4 springs corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 65,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

all 4 springs corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 62,673 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside window regulator broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,673 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside window regulator broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,523 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,933 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 53,059 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,059 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,459 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,459 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/side mirror missing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 40,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/side mirror missing

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,520 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)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,071 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 24,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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FH54 TFE is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FH54 TFE, 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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FH54 TFE is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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