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MJ54 MWV

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,723 mi
Last recorded118,723 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 MWV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2015 118,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2015 118,723 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Apr 2014 95,663 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 95,663 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 95,663 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 66,703 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 66,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,002 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,419 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,316 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 37,316 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,676 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2009 22,676 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 Inner Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,032 miles

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

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

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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MJ54 MWV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 MJ54 MWV, 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 MJ54 MWV registered?

MJ54 MWV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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