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DU54 DHG

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,112 mi
Last recorded85,112 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 85,112 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 80,368 miles

Exhaust front flexi in poor condtion

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Oil level low on dipstick

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

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 1 Nov 2022 80,368 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust front flexi in poor condtion

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Oil level low on dipstick

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

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 8 Nov 2021 75,750 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Rear axle badly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 75,737 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Rear axle badly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 70,863 miles

Coolant low on tank

Exhaust front flexi in poor condition

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2019 68,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill badly corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 68,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill badly corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,545 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 57,445 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,218 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,806 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,299 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 56,299 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,098 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 48,098 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,588 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 39,946 miles

rear boot switch broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2011 39,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear boot switch broken

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper split on rubber

two front wipers worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,676 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,876 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 19,872 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 DHG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DHG, 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 DU54 DHG registered?

DU54 DHG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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