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GU54 XAA

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

68,695 mi
Last recorded68,695 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 68,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 64,744 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 61,166 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 61,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 55,297 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,239 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top mount slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split/deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3/4 devoid of tread 155/80/R13 79T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush splitting from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split/deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2019 44,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 23 Apr 2019 44,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush split from bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 39,262 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,966 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 31,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,283 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 25,281 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Engine covers and under trays fitted...

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,987 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 13,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 13,386 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres beginning to split between tread blocks

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,291 miles

both rear tyre treads have deep crackes

Fail 19 Jul 2012 12,291 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads have deep crackes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 10,271 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges & splitting between tread in grooves

Both rear tyres splitting between tread in grooves

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,271 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges & splitting between tread in grooves

Both rear tyres splitting between tread in grooves

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,122 miles

cracks appearing in all tyre treads

Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 2,732 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 2,203 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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GU54 XAA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XAA, 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 XAA registered?

GU54 XAA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is GU54 XAA safe to buy?

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