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LV54 VCJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,399 mi
Last recorded54,399 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 VCJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 54,399 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear (Axle corroded)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 53,590 miles

wipers worn

rear wheel rims corroded

engine oil leak evident

front springs corroded

o/s/r wheel rim distorted

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2023 52,403 miles

engine oil leaking/cam cover breather area

front coil springs corroded

front lower wishbones lightly perished/lower swivel boots split

front suspension top mountings slight play

rear brakes slight binding

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 50,779 miles

front coil springs corroded

gearbox diff case oil seals weeping

n/s/f susp top mounting worn

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone swivel boots split

rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 49,423 miles

front and rear springs corroded

front brake pads worn low 3mm

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished and worn

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones swivel boots perished and split

rear subframe corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 49,423 miles

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

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

front and rear springs corroded

front brake pads worn low 3mm

front lower wishbones rear bushes perished and worn

fuel cap seal perished

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones swivel boots perished and split

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 48,296 miles

front brakr pads worn low 4mm

fuel cap seal perished

rear springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 16 Oct 2019 46,756 miles

Rear rear coil springs corroded

slight exhaust blow multiple

Pass 10 Oct 2018 44,754 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 43,018 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,656 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2016 40,655 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 27 Oct 2015 38,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 28 Oct 2014 34,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2013 27,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 23,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 26 Oct 2010 17,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,856 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 8,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 8,004 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VCJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV54 VCJ, 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 LV54 VCJ registered?

LV54 VCJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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