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RJ54 DNY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

40,427 mi
Last recorded40,427 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 DNY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 40,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 39,087 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 37,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 35,380 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 30,192 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,807 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded & rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Oct 2020 27,807 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded & rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Aug 2019 26,707 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded and leaking

Fail 7 Aug 2019 26,707 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded and leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2018 25,748 miles

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

both front shocks corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,007 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 25,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

gearbox oil leak.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,354 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 22,060 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2014 19,588 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,841 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2013 16,841 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 14,552 miles

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

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,267 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 7,746 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 6,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 4,832 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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RJ54 DNY 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 82.6%.

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 RJ54 DNY, 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 RJ54 DNY registered?

RJ54 DNY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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