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HY54 JVE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 JVE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 73,237 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,468 miles

rear exhaust box and rear exhaust clamp deteriorating and front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,981 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

both sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,826 miles

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

both sides rear coil spring lower mounting spring pans corroded part of rear axle

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,134 miles

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 66,281 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Fail 12 Nov 2020 66,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition - recommend replacement

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2019 63,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust silencer box in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber casing is corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2017 57,386 miles

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,199 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

rear exhaust silencer box outer casing is deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 52,217 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak // exhaust box poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on tread bars (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre perish /cracks on edge of tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres need air

four hub caps

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2014 48,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres need air

four hub caps

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,867 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,870 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,870 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,374 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 32,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

crack in front bumper

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,948 miles

exhaust corroded

front wipers slightly worn

underside of vehicle wet

Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,318 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 15,318 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)

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

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 JVE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 JVE, 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 HY54 JVE registered?

HY54 JVE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HY54 JVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 JVE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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