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BF54 XMH

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,731 mi
Last recorded115,731 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XMH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,731 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 115,729 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 114,805 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 114,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 113,776 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 113,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 112,316 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 112,316 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,289 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,541 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 110,487 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,685 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 109,029 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 108,409 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 May 2015 108,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 10 May 2014 106,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all 4 tyres tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 10 May 2014 106,976 miles

all 4 tyres tread depth close to legal limit

Pass 21 Aug 2013 103,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both offside tyre tread depths less than 3mm

Fail 15 Aug 2013 103,110 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both offside tyre tread depths less than 3mm

exhaust system fouling body and slight blow at rear box joint

Pass 11 Apr 2012 87,822 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,825 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 73,824 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,551 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,494 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,722 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,094 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 39,094 miles

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

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 XMH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

BF54 XMH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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