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GU54 VTY

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,312 mi
Last recorded107,312 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VTY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 107,312 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 100,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,021 miles

Oil leak

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

rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 28 May 2014 95,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 92,042 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 92,042 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 80,700 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brakes ssqueaky

Pass 5 Oct 2007 31,542 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 31,474 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

inbalance of front brakes just within limits

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 VTY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU54 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

GU54 VTY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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