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CX54 VEW

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VEW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 96,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 96,470 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 85,481 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2024 85,474 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,352 miles

Exhaust baffles gone in back box

Handbrake close to the end of its travel

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak engine

n/s/f Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust baffles gone in back box

Handbrake close to the end of its travel

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak engine

n/s/f Tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,464 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 77,464 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2021 73,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surfs corrasion under vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surfs corrasion under vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 68,736 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,222 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 62,222 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,264 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 58,859 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,820 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 54,580 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,043 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,456 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,950 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 37,904 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 31,154 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 31,154 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre wearing near to legal limit.

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,706 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Screw in n/s/r tyre.

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 VEW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CX54 VEW, 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 VEW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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