MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
wiper motor noisy
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
wheel alinement needs checking and adjusting
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount has slight movement on both sides. (2.5.A.1c)
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Top mount has slight movement on both sides. (2.5.A.1c)
Front Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Smooth (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside + offside front tyres wearing / worn on inner edges
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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HY54 VZE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 HY54 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 September 2004.
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