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CX54 VFW

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,579 mi
Last recorded79,579 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 VFW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2025 79,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,706 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,706 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,282 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 73,226 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,654 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,888 miles

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,353 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level down.

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,153 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 59,873 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 59,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 51,047 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,135 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,135 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,883 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,021 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 35,210 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,712 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 26,155 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,212 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 10,268 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 VFW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX54 VFW, 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 CX54 VFW registered?

CX54 VFW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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