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OV54 HJE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

19,501 mi
Last recorded19,501 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 HJE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 19,501 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 18,931 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2024 18,454 miles

all 4 springs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2024 18,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 springs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 17,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 17,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear exhaust

rear exhaust clamp missing

signs of corrosion to brake steering and suspension components under vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,583 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 17,571 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,267 miles

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,219 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 17,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2014 16,663 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,448 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)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 15,448 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 14,799 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,924 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 12,123 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,701 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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OV54 HJE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OV54 HJE, 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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OV54 HJE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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