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AE54 RZK

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,056 mi
Last recorded97,056 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 RZK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 97,056 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 97,056 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,489 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 94,499 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 94,499 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 93,583 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,422 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 92,422 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,602 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 91,601 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 87,296 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,296 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted locking devise missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,234 miles

BOTH front suspension strut bodies ave very corroded

BOTH front suspension strut upper mounting bushes are worn

Nearside Front tyre worn low on tread

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,233 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

BOTH front suspension strut bodies ave very corroded

BOTH front suspension strut upper mounting bushes are worn

Nearside Front tyre worn low on tread

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced suspect bad earth to lamp assembly (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded but secure

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 42,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 41,110 miles

nsr tyre perishing slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,209 miles

nsr tyre perishing slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,243 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,424 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,646 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,239 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,237 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 13,353 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AE54 RZK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 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 AE54 RZK, 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 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE54 RZK registered?

AE54 RZK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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