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CX54 VEV

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,360 mi
Last recorded137,360 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VEV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 137,360 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and shocks and coil springs all round (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Sep 2017 134,331 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 131,636 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 119,881 miles

BET test only just met

eng/oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust clamp corroded/broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 106,984 miles

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)

eng/oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 22 Aug 2014 106,984 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)

eng/oil leak

engine oil low

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,852 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 79,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,242 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 62,242 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,572 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 46,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,820 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,830 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,325 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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CX54 VEV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX54 VEV, 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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CX54 VEV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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