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EJ54 CKA

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,138 mi
Last recorded84,138 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 CKA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 84,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,613 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 77,612 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle to rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 68,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 62,015 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 62,015 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,806 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 61,798 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 61,244 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 60,777 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Radiator deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2020 60,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

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

Radiator deteriorating

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,884 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f shock rusty

rear axle rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2019 59,877 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f shock rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2018 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2018 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front shock absorbers rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,105 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,777 miles

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

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

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

front shock absorbers rusty

rear exhaust box corroded and minor blow

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,271 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2014 49,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

exhaust system rusty

near side front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2013 46,525 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,465 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,554 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 33,232 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,490 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 23,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,439 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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EJ54 CKA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ54 CKA, 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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EJ54 CKA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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