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GU54 XAL

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 XAL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 78,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints on front down pipe and around mesh. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive all around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper motor very rough.

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

Nearside Rear Outer outer door handle needs to be push back in for door to close securely.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2024 78,717 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints on front down pipe and around mesh. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive all around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper motor very rough.

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

Nearside Rear Outer outer door handle needs to be push back in for door to close securely.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 75,112 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine and engine oil very low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 71,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear marks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 67,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 67,760 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 63,909 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 60,025 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 60,025 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,445 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,313 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,981 miles

both front tyre worn in inner eadge

underbody rust

Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,740 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 27,636 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 27,632 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,709 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,903 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,124 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 14,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 12,582 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 9,993 miles

Offside inner washer jets aim too high and miss windscreen.

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 XAL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU54 XAL, 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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GU54 XAL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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