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PX54 VPJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,246 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 75,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 71,823 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 66,896 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 66,004 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded & peeling

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

Pass 22 May 2019 65,173 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust outer skin heavily deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2018 64,389 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 64,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 63,443 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 63,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,414 miles

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

engine has a oil leak

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,366 miles

Exhaust back box is peeling

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 61,366 miles

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

Exhaust back box is peeling

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 60,255 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,689 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 54,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,609 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 48,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,543 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,270 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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PX54 VPJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PX54 VPJ, 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 PX54 VPJ registered?

PX54 VPJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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