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LX54 TVJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,538 mi
Last recorded53,538 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 TVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 53,538 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 53,538 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2025 48,333 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 48,333 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 41,437 miles

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 41,437 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shocker corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 37,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 36,874 miles

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

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))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 36,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 36,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,590 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 35,585 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 33,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 33,034 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 32,212 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 32,212 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,236 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 32,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 29,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,611 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 28,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 23,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,566 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,496 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 15,111 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2007 12,988 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 12,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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LX54 TVJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX54 TVJ, 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 LX54 TVJ registered?

LX54 TVJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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