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OV54 ODA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

78,881 mi
Last recorded78,881 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,881 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater lamp (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak present (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge/perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,458 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 73,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bump stop mounting and insecure bump stop fouling rear spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 69,047 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 69,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 64,443 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,871 miles

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre.

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 59,871 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,704 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2015 55,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust Section Clamp Innefective. (Exhaust Slightly Loose)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 47,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,506 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 43,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,597 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,147 miles

wipers worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,436 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 26 Oct 2007 24,436 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust deteriorating

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 ODA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV54 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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