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RJ54 DPE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,440 mi
Last recorded75,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2011 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 75,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 63,406 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,362 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 52,362 miles

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

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

n/s/f shocker damp

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 40,156 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,600 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 DPE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ54 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

RJ54 DPE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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