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EL51 EJT

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 EJT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 66,705 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Nearside play detected at steering rack end

Offside Front drop link has play/knocking

Offside Front top strut mount has play

oil leak

poss coolant leak, dry anti freeze detected timing side

Fail 11 Feb 2025 66,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spaced incorrectly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front top strut mount has play

Nearside play detected at steering rack end

Offside Front drop link has play/knocking

Offside Front top strut mount has play

oil leak

poss coolant leak, dry anti freeze detected timing side

Pass 5 Feb 2024 59,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front top mounts creaking

Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,972 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

both front top mounts creaking

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 52,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 45,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall 165-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall 165-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 45,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing on dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink as play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall 165-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall 165-65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-65-14-t dot code 4014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-65-14-t dot code 3514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 40,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165-65-14-t dot code 2014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165-65-14-t dot code 1814 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-65-14-t dot code 4014 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165-65-14-t dot code 3514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 35,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from back box to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 30,123 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2019 30,123 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 24,369 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,190 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 21,578 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 19,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 18,370 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,477 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,329 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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EL51 EJT is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EL51 EJT, 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 EL51 EJT registered?

EL51 EJT is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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