CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV54 XHY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

85,641 mi
Last recorded85,641 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 May 2024 85,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength part of axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer door handle could do with attention

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

Pass 19 May 2023 82,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2023 82,465 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2022 79,511 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber external casing corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber external casing corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Fail 10 May 2022 79,435 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interference with hazards lights (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber external casing corroded

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

Offside Front Shock absorber external casing corroded

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 18 May 2021 74,428 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 74,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 72,759 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,048 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,195 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,165 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,530 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 50,308 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 46,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

auxilary drive belt is frayed

battery is suspect

offside rear tyre is perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 40,813 miles

offside rear and both front tyres lightly cracked

rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp missing from centre/rear pipe

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,739 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,416 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,061 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 19,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 13,595 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV54 XHY 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 70.8%.

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 XHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV54 XHY?

You can check the full history of LV54 XHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV54 XHY registered?

LV54 XHY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 October 2004.

Is LV54 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV54 XHY shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV54 XHY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV54 XHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.