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MJ54 RKY

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,059 mi
Last recorded108,059 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 RKY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 108,059 miles

Emissions not tested engine cooling fan seized (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 88,954 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 88,954 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 88,287 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,997 miles

both front tyres cracking on tread slightly

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,286 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,496 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2015 80,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

underseal on both rear shockabsorbers

underside undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

low fuel warning lamp on

rear silencer deteriorated

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,460 miles

Clutch worn

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside front shock absorber has excessive corrosion to the casing but functioning

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Radiator leaking coolant

Fail 18 Mar 2013 72,460 miles

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

Clutch worn

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside front shock absorber has excessive corrosion to the casing but functioning

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,323 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS EXCESSIVLY CORRDODED DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,323 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS EXCESSIVLY CORRDODED DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2010 51,869 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,235 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,973 miles

Nearside rear tyre ON legal tread depth minimum of 1.6mm

Fail 17 Nov 2008 34,973 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear tyre ON legal tread depth minimum of 1.6mm

Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,737 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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MJ54 RKY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RKY, 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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MJ54 RKY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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