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GV54 WJZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,905 mi
Last recorded173,905 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 WJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 173,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 173,905 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and near side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 167,898 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension component corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 162,412 miles

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 153,039 miles

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2022 153,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 146,562 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 136,100 miles

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

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 111,094 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 111,094 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,278 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,640 miles

Front wiper blades split

Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,640 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wiper blades split

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,885 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded off

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,885 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded off

wheel alignment

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,177 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 60,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 52,518 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 52,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 27 May 2011 37,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 37,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 24,658 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,697 miles

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

very slight coolant stain on radiator

Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,614 miles

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

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 WJZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV54 WJZ, 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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GV54 WJZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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