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HD05 MZL

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD05 MZL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,179 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 128,684 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 128,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 125,333 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 117,666 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 108,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 105,141 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 100,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 97,595 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear offside/nearside coil springsw slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 97,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear offside/nearside coil springsw slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 95,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 95,966 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,404 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 26 Apr 2013 77,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,099 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,099 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 44,113 miles

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

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

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 26 Apr 2010 26,299 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,866 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 11,311 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 11,311 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

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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HD05 MZL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HD05 MZL, 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 HD05 MZL registered?

HD05 MZL is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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