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AJ54 AFO

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AFO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,419 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 128,419 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,419 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 122,395 miles

Emissions not tested co level to high (9.012) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 114,721 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 108,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,941 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 84,667 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 84,667 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working loose bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,293 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 45,711 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 35,686 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 35,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 35,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,684 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 35,684 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,681 miles

OIL FILTER CORRODED

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,681 miles

Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

OIL FILTER CORRODED

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 35,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL FILTER VERY CORRODED!!

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,304 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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AJ54 AFO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ54 AFO, 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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AJ54 AFO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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