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HN54 XKU

2005 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,417 mi
Last recorded83,417 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 83,417 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 83,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 79,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 75,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,018 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 66,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,081 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 63,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 57,485 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 52,144 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 45,469 miles

Advise offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Advise radiator shows signs of a coolant leak

Advise second layer of rear exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2017 45,405 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/R13 75T (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise offside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Advise radiator shows signs of a coolant leak

Advise second layer of rear exhaust box corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 39,108 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

rear exhaust and clamp deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2015 33,524 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 May 2015 33,520 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

offside front slight bind

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2014 29,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 May 2013 27,538 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,319 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 26,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,136 miles

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

puncture in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2008 15,121 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HN54 XKU is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HN54 XKU, 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 HN54 XKU registered?

HN54 XKU is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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