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HJ55 SYR

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SYR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 92,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 78,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 67,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 59,410 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 59,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights interacting (4.2.3 (c))

Side repeater incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall has got a bulge in it 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gaiter slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil shock absorber slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,945 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 56,945 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,995 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,544 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords & close to limit .n/s/f worn inner edge . n/s/r worn outer edge .........

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,479 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside front brake binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside park brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2017 37,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

nearside front brake binding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside park brake cable outer casing deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 34,988 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,069 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,542 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 14 Sep 2012 25,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,843 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,720 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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HJ55 SYR is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HJ55 SYR, 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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HJ55 SYR is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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