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HX05 SEY

2005 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,597 mi
Last recorded96,597 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 SEY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,597 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 84,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component and mounting area covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,391 miles

Engine oil leak, not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And O/S/F also. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And O/S/F and O/S/R, to exposed steel surfaces, beneath blistered protective paint coatings. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Beam axle mounting points, and floor pan surfaces, showing corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, in suspension prescribed areas.

Underside fuel tank filler hose sweating/misting slightly.

Pass 10 Jan 2023 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Close to exposing ply/cords, on outer edge of tread.

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

Oil leak, not excessive.

Rear Beam axle showing heavy corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, in suspension prescribed areas also.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 77,752 miles

Nearside Front Close to exposing ply/cords, on outer edge of tread.

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

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

Oil leak, not excessive.

Rear Beam axle showing heavy corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, in suspension prescribed areas also.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 74,162 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,240 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 71,240 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 69,521 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to both sides rear floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 69,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion to both sides rear floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,198 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,438 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,438 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 55,941 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 51,175 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 51,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front exhaust clamp corroded--

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 46,235 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket,corroded----

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,160 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 41,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 33,496 miles

n/s rear light unit damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,053 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 10,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 8,869 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 10 Jun 2008 6,612 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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HX05 SEY is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HX05 SEY, 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 HX05 SEY registered?

HX05 SEY is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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