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PF53 VZH

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,054 mi
Last recorded61,054 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VZH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 61,054 miles

Front wiper blades worn

Rear Coil spring corroded both N/S&O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 56,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres, both N/S & O/S, have inside edge worn

Offside Rear Parking brake(hand brake efficiency) only just melt

reverse light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2018 49,636 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 49,635 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,556 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 45,556 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2017 38,940 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 30,345 miles

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 23,749 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 silencer box deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,749 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2014 17,907 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 13,523 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 12,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 10,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,895 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,953 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,742 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 5,692 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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PF53 VZH 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 78.9%.

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 PF53 VZH, 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 PF53 VZH registered?

PF53 VZH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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