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GU54 UVL

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,805 mi
Last recorded142,805 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 UVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 142,805 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 142,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,938 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2016 123,288 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to rear coil springs and exhaust system

mil lamp on

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2015 108,388 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

mil lamp off

rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2015 108,388 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

mil lamp off

rear springs corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,339 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 78,960 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil level checked in preparation for emissions test - found to be low ( off the dipstick ) hence oil added.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,137 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to perish

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Fail 9 Jul 2012 66,135 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

hand brake travel high

nsf lower arm rear bush in poor condishion

oil leak fron engine

osf roll bar link has slite play

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,678 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,678 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,807 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 39,807 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 33,589 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 33,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,348 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,654 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 15,588 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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GU54 UVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU54 UVL, 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 GU54 UVL registered?

GU54 UVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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