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FE54 LXG

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LXG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 128,640 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 128,636 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 125,864 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 122,525 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 122,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 120,596 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 120,596 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 119,990 miles

general underbody corrosion, engine sump corroded, front exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 112,368 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 112,366 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

parking brake not holding on n/s.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,367 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 103,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 93,448 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 93,448 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 82,820 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 71,995 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,120 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,566 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 28,325 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 28,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 14,790 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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FE54 LXG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FE54 LXG, 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 FE54 LXG registered?

FE54 LXG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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