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HV54 DXH

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 DXH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 75,031 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 72,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,105 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 66,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour too white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 62,585 miles

Coolant leak coolant stains on radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 62,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant stains on radiator

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 54,622 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,794 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,438 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,416 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)

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,185 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and joint clamp missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,750 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,122 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,387 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

exhaust pipe corroded and rear exhaust box corroded

nearside headlamp aim on lower limits

os repator fading

rear exhaust clamp missing but secure

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,165 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding

offside repeator fading

rear exhaust sustem heavily corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding

offside rear tyre perished and cracked on tread

offside repeator fading

rear exhaust sustem heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,167 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,872 miles

rear exhaust box corrosion to outer casing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,592 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 3,619 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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HV54 DXH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HV54 DXH, 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 HV54 DXH registered?

HV54 DXH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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