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PN54 VZP

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,414 mi
Last recorded129,414 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2021 129,414 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation Slow to Respond (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE Spring Seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,890 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 120,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 118,930 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle sticking

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 118,930 miles

Offside Front drivers door handle sticking

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,915 miles

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust slightly blowing-n/s/r brake slightly binding-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 114,914 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak, due to oil leak unable to check components properly-exhaust slightly blowing-n/s/r brake slightly binding-x2 rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 112,437 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 112,437 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 109,342 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 105,974 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 97,917 miles

rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 17 Apr 2012 88,819 miles

advise rear exhaust rusty condition

Fail 13 Apr 2012 88,648 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

advise rear exhaust rusty condition

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,936 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 67,936 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 48,990 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,536 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,352 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 17,419 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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PN54 VZP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VZP, 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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PN54 VZP is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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