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HJ55 SZC

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 SZC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,931 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 50,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade is slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 49,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and rust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front perished and below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 45,187 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,258 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 43,820 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,630 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,764 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 31,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,916 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 26,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 21,405 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 21,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,717 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,607 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,684 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,633 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,615 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 8,802 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 6,484 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 SZC is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ55 SZC registered?

HJ55 SZC is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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