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BF54 XLD

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

59,949 mi
Last recorded59,949 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XLD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 59,949 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 59,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken off at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 58,630 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,867 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 55,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 54,416 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 54,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 52,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,979 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,961 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 46,879 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 46,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,798 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 9 Aug 2012 43,795 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,653 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 38,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,774 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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BF54 XLD is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 BF54 XLD, 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 BF54 XLD registered?

BF54 XLD is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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