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ML54 XJB

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,132 mi
Last recorded68,132 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XJB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,132 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Mar 2016 68,131 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,755 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,750 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded split center clamp corrded off

Fail 24 Jan 2013 46,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded split center clamp corrded off

Pass 6 Oct 2011 39,059 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE CUT SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE TREAD EDGES SPLITING

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,702 miles

N/S/R TYRE TREAD EDGE SPLITING

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 29,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

N/S/R TYRE TREAD EDGE SPLITING

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,666 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 11,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 5,943 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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ML54 XJB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ML54 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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