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HJ55 SZL

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 111,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 110,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,725 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 108,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 94,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,474 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,368 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust clamp on front pipe half worn away from rust

Exhaust manifold heat sheild loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,386 miles

Exhaust very rusty

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,368 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,969 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,038 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 SZL is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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