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RF54 GXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,022 mi
Last recorded49,022 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF54 GXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 49,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer door handle becoming seized and sticking.

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

Nearside Rear Outer door handle becoming seized and sticking.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 47,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 47,590 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 46,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 45,814 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 44,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2020 43,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Baffles in rear silencer rattling

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Baffles in rear silencer rattling

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 39,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 63,373 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 36,532 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,785 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear , both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 32,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,968 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 30,967 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 28,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,477 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 24,640 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,286 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 19,167 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,289 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,609 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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RF54 GXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF54 GXU, 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 RF54 GXU registered?

RF54 GXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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