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NJ54 KSO

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,602 mi
Last recorded139,602 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 KSO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,602 miles

All tyres worn close to legal limit

Body corrosion

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

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 138,634 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,886 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 131,478 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 131,478 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,177 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 126,177 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,369 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 122,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 86,868 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 71,399 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 56,582 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,415 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,794 miles

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

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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NJ54 KSO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 NJ54 KSO, 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 NJ54 KSO registered?

NJ54 KSO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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