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HY54 JNV

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,887 mi
Last recorded86,887 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 JNV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 86,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cover on brake pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust heat shield deteriorated at fuel tank

nearside dip beam image some deterioration

offside parking brake cable support broken off

shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 86,886 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

cover on brake pipes obscuring proper inspection

exhaust deteriorated and clamps missing

front brakes binding

heat shield deterirated

offside parking brake cable support broken off

offside rear tyre valve splitting

shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust deterioration support broken off clamp missing and leak at flex joint

fuel tank straps rusty

nearside rear tyre worn more on edge

parking brake cable loose and noise from lever when operating on

passenger exterior door handles sticking

rear axle rusty

rear springs rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2018 80,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

brake pipes covered underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust deterioration support broken off clamp missing and leak at flex joint

fuel tank straps rusty

parking brake cable loose and noise from lever when operating on

passenger exterior door handles sticking

rear axle rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2017 75,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil springs rusty

fuel tank support straps rusty

nearside front and both rear door exterior handles stick in open/release postion

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,958 miles

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

coil springs becoming rusty

cover on parts of brake pipes obscuring proper inspection

engine oil leak and sump corroded

exhaust deterioration tail pipe clamp corroded broken off

nearside front and nearside rear door exterior handles stick in open/release postion

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,958 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cover on parts of brake pipes obscuring proper inspection

engine oil leak and sump corroded

exhaust deterioration tail pipe clamp corroded broken off

nearside front and nearside rear door exterior handles stick in open/release postion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,848 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2013 47,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front tyres worn more on edges

nearside repeat indicator slightly discoloured and condensation in lamp

offside rear tyre on legal limit worn on edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded away support bracket corroded away clamp missing from front pipe

some wear in front brake discs

under cover obscuring inspection of brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,601 miles

Both front tyres very low on tread down edges. Still legal due to tyre design

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

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

Small oil leak from rocker cover gasket

Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,023 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)

tail pipe outer skin peeling

tyres worn more on edges 2mm-3mm 4mm- 5mm in middle offside front worn the most

Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,625 miles

2mm left on nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

May require front brake pads in 4-5,000 miles time

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 19,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 16,335 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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HY54 JNV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY54 JNV, 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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HY54 JNV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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