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ML54 NFC

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,216 mi
Last recorded42,216 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 NFC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 42,216 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 42,216 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 37,851 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 37,851 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 32,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 32,212 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,376 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 27,376 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,489 miles

wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 24,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,390 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 22,556 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 21,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,761 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 20,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 20,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 19,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,393 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 16,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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ML54 NFC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ML54 NFC, 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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ML54 NFC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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