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NL54 VLY

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 VLY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2020 77,329 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 74,558 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,822 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,011 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 53,011 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished in tread

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

offside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded throughout (all clamps missing)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,576 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 36,576 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,394 miles

Both front tyres cracking slightly between treads.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 19,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,185 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,185 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,390 miles

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

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

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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NL54 VLY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL54 VLY, 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 NL54 VLY registered?

NL54 VLY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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