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HG54 WVL

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 WVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake slow application to max effort/lock

Offside Rear window/glass damaged

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 94,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded/deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake slow application to max effort/lock

Offside Rear window/glass damaged

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 89,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Rear parking brake application slow to max effort/lock

Offside Rear window/glass damaged

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 81,162 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 81,159 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,780 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2018 76,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced adversely affected by another source (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,208 miles

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,427 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 67,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre, outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 58,571 miles

Coolant level low

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear exhaust silencer deteriated, u clamp missing

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,758 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear and front exhaust clamps missing

rear silener rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 50,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear and front exhaust clamps missing

rear silener rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,397 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,283 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 36,283 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

deep cracking to all tyrewalls

Pass 7 Jul 2011 36,274 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres are worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,274 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front and offside front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,044 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,522 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 18,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,588 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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HG54 WVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG54 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

HG54 WVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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