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HK05 CGF

2005 Fiat Panda

Yellow Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,252 mi
Last recorded132,252 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 CGF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 131,402 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 131,098 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 131,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,729 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,619 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 130,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 130,292 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,781 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 129,781 miles

Front Position lamp not working N/S AND O/S (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,155 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 124,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,176 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 114,327 miles

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 114,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 May 2014 106,160 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2014 105,860 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 90,160 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 89,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,415 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2010 46,536 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,886 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,545 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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HK05 CGF is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc diesel 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 HK05 CGF, 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 HK05 CGF registered?

HK05 CGF is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is HK05 CGF safe to buy?

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