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MT54 PVL

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

40,352 mi
Last recorded40,352 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 PVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 40,352 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension parts rusty

Fail 20 Jan 2023 40,307 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbed (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyre worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension parts rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2022 38,035 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Full exhaust system corroded, Back box outer skin corroded / adrift

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle / rear spring bases heavily corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2022 38,049 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filler neck pipe to tank leaking, clip broken (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Full exhaust system corroded, Back box outer skin corroded / adrift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle / rear spring bases heavily corroded

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All four shockers (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 36,413 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 36,410 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Front and rear exhaust clamps corroded and broken

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 34,949 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 34,948 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,750 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 30,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 28,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wear near to 2mm on Inner edge

Fail 26 Feb 2016 26,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wear near to 2mm on Inner edge

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 25,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2015 25,600 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer box deteriorating

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Fail 12 Mar 2014 24,147 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer box deteriorating

Slight freeplay (Lift) Both front struts

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 22,576 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 22,576 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,617 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,791 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,278 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 13,262 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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MT54 PVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT54 PVL, 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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MT54 PVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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