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FD54 CHF

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,544 mi
Last recorded100,544 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 CHF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak, emissions unaffected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 99,009 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak, emissions unaffected (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Rectified at VTS (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb replaced at VTS (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 98,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn smooth on inner edge, remainder at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp missing forward of rear silencer, minor leak. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,361 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 95,956 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 92,905 miles

Exhaust system deteriated

Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,015 miles

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)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 85,455 miles

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 85,455 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM SUMP.

Pass 26 Nov 2014 79,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low - oil added

play in nsf wiper arm

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away but no blow

Fail 24 Nov 2014 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil level low - oil added

play in nsf wiper arm

rear exhaust outer skin corroded away but no blow

Pass 21 Nov 2013 70,493 miles

complete exhaust corroded

lift in nsf top suspension leg mounting

mid to rear exhaust clamp missing

osf brake disc inner face corroded

play in wiper linkage

Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,493 miles

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

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

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

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

complete exhaust corroded

lift in nsf top suspension leg mounting

mid to rear exhaust clamp missing

osf brake disc inner face corroded

play in wiper linkage

Pass 20 Nov 2012 60,880 miles

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust clamp between middle and rear corroded

play in wiper linkage mechanism

Fail 20 Nov 2012 60,880 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust clamp between middle and rear corroded

play in wiper linkage mechanism

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,970 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,970 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

front brake discs and pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,541 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,541 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,301 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 23,032 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,743 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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FD54 CHF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FD54 CHF, 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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FD54 CHF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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