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LD54 FYF

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

99,220 mi
Last recorded99,220 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 FYF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,220 miles

Rear Axle corroded.

Brake fluid low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 99,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid low

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2023 95,212 miles

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Fail 6 Nov 2023 95,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust section heavily corroded but not leaking

Pass 2 Nov 2022 91,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,503 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded [rear] (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded [rear] (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine breather pipe split

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

engine breather pipe split

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 78,517 miles

oil leak from engine compartment

rear exhaust silencer box corroded/

Fail 31 Oct 2019 78,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder leaking of flued (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres getting low

brake pedal to floor

child seats at rear

oil leak from engine compartment

rear exhaust silencer box corroded/

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,141 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 75,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,838 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust section leaking slightly from fixing clamp

Fail 1 Nov 2016 66,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror insecure interior (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour offside and nearside lost colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear exhaust section leaking slightly from fixing clamp

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,109 miles

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

oil leak from front of engine

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,106 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

oil leak from front of engine

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,365 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 61,365 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,137 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2013 60,136 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 59,028 miles

nsf brske sticking

Fail 18 Oct 2012 59,028 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

nsf brske sticking

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,511 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,332 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2010 55,332 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2009 51,940 miles

front to rear brake pipes under cover

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated and leaking slightly

slight wear in front top suspension leg mountings

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,693 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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LD54 FYF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 LD54 FYF, 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 LD54 FYF registered?

LD54 FYF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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