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AD55 EFJ

2005 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Fiat Panda53,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 EFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 43,524 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 37,582 miles

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

Rear axel corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 33,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Underside vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 28,670 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer jacket corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2022 28,670 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes are worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer jacket corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,008 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Coil spring corroded Corroded On both sides Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded + corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 26,004 miles

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

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

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Coil spring corroded Corroded On both sides Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded + corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Worn on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 24,976 miles

Front Brake imbalance 20%

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer skin on silencer rotted

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 24,735 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened By spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded by spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,476 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened On both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 24,165 miles

Front coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Slight bind on brake

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam by spring cups on both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 23,845 miles

Front coil spring corroded Corroded on both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded by spring cups (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,237 miles

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 23,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades replaced (8.2.2)

Outer skin on rear silencer rotted

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear coil spring corroded On both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 22,491 miles

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,755 miles

OUTER SKIN ON REAR SILENCER ROTTED

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,133 miles

back box of exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 15,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 11,602 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 9,404 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 9,404 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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AD55 EFJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD55 EFJ, 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 AD55 EFJ registered?

AD55 EFJ is a 2005 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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