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GL54 BZJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,209 mi
Last recorded123,209 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 BZJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 123,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of belts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 117,459 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 113,829 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 113,829 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both handbrake cables in poor condition

exhaust clamp missing from rear section

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,019 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 110,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,971 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexi pipe and rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

rear silencer joint clamp missing

Fail 16 Dec 2013 106,971 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front flexi pipe and rear silencer slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn

rear silencer joint clamp missing

Pass 18 Dec 2012 99,717 miles

backbox outer skin poor

Pass 15 Dec 2011 84,882 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 73,317 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 59,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,910 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 26,796 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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GL54 BZJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GL54 BZJ, 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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GL54 BZJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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