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HG54 OAB

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,463 mi
Last recorded102,463 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 OAB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 102,463 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet corroded on inner face

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2026 102,463 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Bonnet corroded on inner face

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 98,048 miles

Bonnet corroded on inner face

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake requires adjustments

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2024 94,047 miles

Bonnet corroded on the inside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 90,382 miles

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

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 26 Feb 2022 86,898 miles

Just met parking brake requirement

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

Vehicle structure corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2022 86,898 miles

Just met parking brake requirement

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 83,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 83,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 79,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 79,747 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,946 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 75,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,067 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 72,067 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 69,465 miles

Offside front tyre wearing in inner edge

Slight movement in top shocker struts

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,582 miles

offside front top shocker strut has slight movement

Pass 6 Dec 2014 615,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 57,620 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 57,620 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,932 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 51,931 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,306 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,204 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 24,676 miles

slight play o/s/f antiroll bar link

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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HG54 OAB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HG54 OAB, 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 HG54 OAB registered?

HG54 OAB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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