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PN54 VPA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,403 mi
Last recorded91,403 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 VPA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 86,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 83,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 75,192 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 64,637 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 64,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,238 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 54,238 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 45,275 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,494 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,146 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 32,146 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,220 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,047 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 15,659 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 15,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PN54 VPA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue 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 PN54 VPA, 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 PN54 VPA registered?

PN54 VPA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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