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DU54 DGE

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

91,216 mi
Last recorded91,216 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 DGE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,216 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 91,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed over heated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Signs of water rust under bonnet

Fail 30 Jan 2025 90,954 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Signs of water rust under bonnet

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,429 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 90,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Slight brake holding on

Pass 10 May 2022 90,299 miles

Brake pedal long travel

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

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

Fail 9 May 2022 90,299 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal long travel

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 90,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Long brake pedal travel

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,794 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Long footbrake travel

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 89,793 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Long footbrake travel

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,115 miles

Long footbrake travel

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 89,087 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Lower spring mount area (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,606 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 88,602 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,935 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,935 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 87,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 82,464 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 Aug 2011 80,542 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

engine oil light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,992 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 64,290 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 64,290 miles

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

Offside 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 4 Sep 2008 53,276 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 53,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,315 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU54 DGE 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 56.7%.

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 DU54 DGE, 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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DU54 DGE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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