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LV54 DNJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,914 mi
Last recorded120,914 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 DNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 120,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,464 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 105,225 miles

Front registration plate broken.

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,225 miles

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)

Front registration plate broken.

Offside Front Inner Tyre wearing.

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,746 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,746 miles

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

front number plate cracked

minor exhaust leak from rear section

Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front noplate in poor condition

Fail 17 Oct 2014 94,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise front noplate in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 84,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,957 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer rattling.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,957 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear silencer rattling.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,332 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 53,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,320 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 46,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,399 miles

Emissions test past but printer is broken

o/s/r tyre has a puncture

Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,708 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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LV54 DNJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LV54 DNJ, 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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LV54 DNJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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