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OV54 OFM

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,839 mi
Last recorded101,839 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 OFM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2021 101,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Entrance/exit door defective in operation handle sticking (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Entrance/exit door defective in operation handle sticking (9.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering to rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering middle chassis corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,819 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

water stains on radiator

Fail 17 Aug 2020 97,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake caliper R clip missing front brake pad lower pin (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front plus rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

water stains on radiator

Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,478 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 73,470 miles

Coil springs rusty / subframe rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2017 66,116 miles

Nearside Front worn edges

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,025 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 61,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,705 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 47,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,622 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,983 miles

rear tyres perished

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 31,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 31,716 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,982 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 26,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,395 miles

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of deterioration

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,270 miles

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

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 OFM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFM, 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 OV54 OFM registered?

OV54 OFM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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