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EA54 GCV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 GCV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 77,643 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,159 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 72,159 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 66,518 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,147 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 57,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 57,420 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 51,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner running surface excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner running surface excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 46,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

excessive perishing and small cuts to both rear tyres

Fail 8 May 2018 46,193 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

excessive perishing and small cuts to both rear tyres

Pass 8 May 2017 42,093 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 42,093 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 38,362 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 38,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 36,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 6 May 2015 36,106 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 33,440 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine warning light on

Pass 8 May 2013 30,941 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 May 2013 30,941 miles

Offside Outer Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2012 28,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 25,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2011 25,968 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,013 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 19,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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EA54 GCV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA54 GCV, 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 EA54 GCV registered?

EA54 GCV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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