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AF54 JWZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,498 mi
Last recorded108,498 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 JWZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 108,498 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount on strut corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,764 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 106,764 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,239 miles

Coil spring corroded Nearside, offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 104,234 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Nearside, offside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,020 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,328 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,156 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,232 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 97,232 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))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 92,998 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 92,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,594 miles

Front exhaust joint insecure.

Rear beam axle corroding.

Rear coils springs corroding.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 83,594 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front tyre side wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust joint insecure.

Rear beam axle corroding.

Rear coils springs corroding.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,695 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside rear and offside front coil springs corroding.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 77,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside front wishbone REAR bush. (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear and offside front coil springs corroding.

Slight play in both front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,035 miles

engine oil leak.

offside front and both rear suspension coil springs corroding.

play in both front anti-roll bar links.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 65,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,380 miles

Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,439 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 55,305 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 50,377 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,767 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,347 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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AF54 JWZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 AF54 JWZ, 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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AF54 JWZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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