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HY54 WAU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,765 mi
Last recorded116,765 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 116,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 101,975 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 60,376 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 60,376 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pedal falls to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 56,605 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 56,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,703 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,319 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,319 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 45,993 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,806 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 11 Oct 2013 40,806 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2012 36,533 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,273 miles

o/s repeater faded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 30,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 27,519 miles

rear exhaust boxin poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,447 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 23,447 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,491 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 WAU 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 73.9%.

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 WAU, 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 WAU registered?

HY54 WAU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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