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GV54 WJU

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

59,954 mi
Last recorded59,954 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,954 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/ headlamp has water ingress

n/s/r of the outer sill corroded but reducing its structural strength

rear axel heavily corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2025 59,954 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/ headlamp has water ingress

n/s/r of the outer sill corroded but reducing its structural strength

rear axel heavily corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 58,865 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023 57,594 miles

rear axel corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 56,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,897 miles

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 53,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 51,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 51,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,205 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 48,205 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked hand brake stiff not all way holding on (3.1.6a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,136 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 47,136 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 46,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slight drag but not effecting rolling brake test result

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 45,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 44,137 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 44,137 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 43,086 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside front brake slight binding

Fail 9 Nov 2012 43,084 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,037 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded and poor condition

play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,692 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 23,250 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,604 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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GV54 WJU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GV54 WJU, 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 GV54 WJU registered?

GV54 WJU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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