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FG54 SZJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,928 mi
Last recorded61,928 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 SZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 61,928 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,427 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 57,427 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,129 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides on the rear of wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,129 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer cill (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box clamp missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides on the rear of wishbone (2.5.A.1c)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,306 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 41,930 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Fail 29 Oct 2014 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin peeling

Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise all coil springs corroded

advise ns wiper ends split but clearing screen

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2012 26,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

advise all coil springs corroded

advise ns wiper ends split but clearing screen

advise rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2011 22,763 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise all coil springs corroded

advise osr wheelbearing

Fail 19 Oct 2011 22,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise all coil springs corroded

advise nsr tyre outer edge low and tread showing signs of deterioration

advise osr wheelbearing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 19,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 14,162 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,162 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Oct 2008 7,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 4,628 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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FG54 SZJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FG54 SZJ, 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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FG54 SZJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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