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JU51 GEF

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU51 GEF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 81,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,717 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 80,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,883 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 75,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 72,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box joint split/corroded through (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 66,184 miles

Both front coil springs corrroded

Both front lower arm bush's deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front coil springs corrroded

Both front lower arm bush's deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,968 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Apr 2016 65,968 miles

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,079 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 64,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,187 miles

rear blade split

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,187 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf wiper blade split

rear blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,955 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,955 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,135 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 46,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,668 miles

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack ends

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,745 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,245 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,829 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 21,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

brake imbalance under limit,front pads seizing into caliper carrier causing imbalance.

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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JU51 GEF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JU51 GEF, 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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JU51 GEF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 July 2004.

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