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RJ54 EKB

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

87,334 mi
Last recorded87,334 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 EKB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 87,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 87,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer sheath perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 86,768 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 86,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 88,609 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure and fouling road wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,466 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,466 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 80,490 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,720 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 77,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,738 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,738 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 69,505 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 69,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,953 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 58,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid low in reservoir

Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,728 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,870 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 43,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 37,728 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 24,114 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 24,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight weap from o/s/f shock absober

some wear in front brake pads

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 EKB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 EKB, 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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RJ54 EKB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 October 2004.

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