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ML54 XJY

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

51,087 mi
Last recorded51,087 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 XJY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 51,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement

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

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Fail 31 Mar 2026 51,086 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement

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

Offside Front top mount has slight movement

Pass 28 Nov 2024 42,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 42,259 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,548 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,333 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suggest replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 40,020 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 40,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,721 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 37,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 35,566 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 35,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 34,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2013 32,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes have slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2011 31,327 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 29,718 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 23,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,054 miles

POSSIBLE SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKING FROM TANK NECK BUT DID NOT LEAK ON TEST

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 XJY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJY, 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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What year was ML54 XJY registered?

ML54 XJY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 October 2004.

Is ML54 XJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML54 XJY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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