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AK54 SWY

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

72,439 mi
Last recorded72,439 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 SWY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 72,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 72,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,130 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

service brake pedal low

Pass 5 Oct 2023 69,343 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,313 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 68,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,048 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 57,505 miles

Both rear & nearside front tyres are perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 57,505 miles

Both rear & nearside front tyres are perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits pipe join leaking (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,751 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 53,751 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,008 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 51,008 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,346 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,111 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 43,108 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 20 Sep 2011 39,335 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 34,573 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,389 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008

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)

Fail 3 Sep 2008

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,633 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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AK54 SWY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AK54 SWY, 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 AK54 SWY registered?

AK54 SWY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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