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NL54 VMA

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,520 mi
Last recorded101,520 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 101,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 101,520 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,234 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack siderod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak at engine

Pass 29 Mar 2015 81,622 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,854 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 61,831 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner sidewall recomend to be checked or replaced at next service

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,291 miles

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

front brake discs badly pitted and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 36,553 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 25,982 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 25,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play at nearside rack end

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,721 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 18,645 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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NL54 VMA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMA, 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 VMA registered?

NL54 VMA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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