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NV54 VFJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,338 mi
Last recorded95,338 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 VFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 78,250 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,838 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,923 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 69,924 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,430 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,430 miles

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

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

O/S/F tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,697 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 45,697 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,931 miles

advisory from previous test no 977501771147

Fail 20 Jun 2011 41,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f brake discs scored

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 35,851 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,661 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 30,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,794 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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NV54 VFJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NV54 VFJ, 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 NV54 VFJ registered?

NV54 VFJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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