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MK54 OLJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OLJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2025 87,296 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 74,714 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s hand brake cable mount insecure

rear beam axle rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2024 74,712 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil light staying on

rear beam axle rusty

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

o/s hand brake cable mount insecure

Pass 11 Sep 2023 64,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 63,974 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80 R13 79T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn down to the metal backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

centre to rear exhaust join u-clamp missing but exhaust still secure

corrosion to offside front chassis leg under bonnet

corrosion to rear chassis

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and wearing thin on edges

rear beam axle corroded

slight play in nearside front and offside front top strut mounts

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded

centre and rear exhaust corroded

centre to rear exhaust join u-clamp missing but exhaust still secure

corrosion to offside front chassis leg under bonnet

corrosion to rear chassis

flexi section of exhaust deteriorated

front wipers slightly smearing

nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished and wearing thin on edges

offside front brake disc slightly discolored

rear beam axle corroded

slight play in nearside front and offside front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Show Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded outer skin partially missing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms both sides and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 45,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Wheel Bearing could not be checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Show Signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on inner edge with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Silencer corroded outer skin partially missing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms both sides and axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,996 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2019 36,119 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155 80 13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 31,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deterioated (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded but not leaking.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,282 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 24,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,873 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 18,356 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 18,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,118 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 7,661 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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MK54 OLJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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