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HV54 KUX

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

103,728 mi
Last recorded103,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,728 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 103,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 94,695 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be coming from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 94,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan/chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive looks to be coming from oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 89,527 miles

both headlamps require a good polish

Fail 13 Jul 2023 89,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlamps require a good polish

Pass 13 Jul 2022 83,554 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 83,554 miles

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

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

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

service brake pedal feels spongey

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 81,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 80,014 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,220 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,586 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nearside Rear Tyre On outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 64,586 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nearside Rear Tyre On outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner& outer tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearind inner & outer tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 58,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing inner& outer tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearind inner & outer tread bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 53,585 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 53,585 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 53,585 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,872 miles

engine management light on.

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,897 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTE! all tyre pressures were low!

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

nearside rear tyre pressure was VERY low, nail in tyre!

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,637 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,784 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,443 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,536 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,197 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 15,197 miles

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

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

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

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 KUX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 HV54 KUX, 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 KUX registered?

HV54 KUX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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