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GY54 UTW

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,896 mi
Last recorded103,896 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 UTW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 103,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 103,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,476 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 101,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,601 miles

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front, centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, nearside front suspension strut and rear axle starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 16 Sep 2020 99,472 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front, centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, nearside front suspension strut and rear axle starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 19 Sep 2019 97,679 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front, centre and rear exhaust sections to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front suspension struts and rear axle starting to rust

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside front shock absorber slightly damp

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 3 Oct 2018 95,989 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front, centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 25 Sep 2018 95,930 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

both front suspension lower wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

both front top suspension mountings slight movement

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front, centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Sep 2017 93,599 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front, centre and rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front shock absorbers and rear axle starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre sidewalls small cuts

Pass 27 Sep 2016 91,599 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front suspension lower ball joint boots starting to crack/ perish

front/ centre/ rear exhaust starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front shock absorbers and rear axle starting to rust

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn low/ nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,410 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe starting to deteriorate

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front top suspension mountings slight movement

front/ centre/ rear exhaust sections starting to rust

front/rear suspension coil springs, front shock absorbers and rear axle starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,868 miles

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

exhaust system starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear shock absorbers and rear axle starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2014 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front/ rear suspension coil springs, front/ rear shock absorbers and rear axle starting to rust

both front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

exhaust system starting to rust

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,721 miles

front and centre exhaust sections starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front suspension lower ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front top suspension mountings slight movement

nearside steering track rod end slight movement

rear axle surface rusting

rear exhaust section rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,710 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front brake discs starting to wear

front lower suspension ball joints cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front top suspension mountings slight movement

rear axle starting to rust

rear exhaust rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,232 miles

both front antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both front lower ball joint cover boots starting to split

front and rear suspension coil springs rusty

front tyre treads inner edges wearing

rear exhaust rusty

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 68,360 miles

front and centre exhaust sections starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside front lower suspension ball joint cover boot starting to split

radiator starting to corrode

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

rear wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,340 miles

front and centre exhaust starting to rust

front brake pads are 1/2 worn

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split/ wear

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,224 miles

exhaust starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,222 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) DANGEROUS

exhaust starting to rust

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2007 42,855 miles

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

rear exhaust starting to rust

Fail 29 Sep 2007 42,855 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre tread inner edge wearing low

offside rear tyre tread outer edge worn to legal limit

rear exhaust starting to rust

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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GY54 UTW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GY54 UTW, 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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GY54 UTW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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