MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,151 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
uneven wear to o/s front tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
uneven wear to o/s front tyre
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroding
foot brake and handbrake travel will soon require attention
front discs corroding on inner edges
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre cracks in tread
rear silencer corroded and part blocked interior
Coolant leak
exhaust back box outer skin loose
wipers only work on one speed
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust back box outer skin loose
Coolant leak
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK54 EJL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 MK54 EJL, 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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MK54 EJL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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