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AV54 HFR

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,538 mi
Last recorded53,538 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HFR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,627 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,745 miles

Both front top shock mounts have slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 42,745 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front top shock mounts have slight play

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 42,366 miles

Both front top shock mounts have slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,432 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 38,924 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 34,720 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

back box outer skin corroded and internal baffles broken up

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

front section exhaust clamp rusted through still adequately supported

Fail 11 Sep 2017 28,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

back box outer skin corroded and internal baffles broken up

both front wipers smearing screen slightly

front section exhaust clamp rusted through still adequately supported

Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,279 miles

Coolant leak suspect from waterpump ()

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

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,307 miles

no rear seat fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2015 17,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,513 miles

rear section of exhuast (back box) outer skin corroded but not allowing gases to escape.

Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,888 miles

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)

rear exhaust silencer corroding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012
Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,268 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 7,428 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 6,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 5,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 3,933 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 3,866 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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AV54 HFR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AV54 HFR, 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 AV54 HFR registered?

AV54 HFR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is AV54 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 HFR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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