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RL53 VAU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 81,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,074 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 71,637 miles

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar joints

Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,637 miles

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

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

slight play o/s front anti-roll bar joints

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,820 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 69,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,784 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 63,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

front disc pads low

o/s wiper blade split

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 57,325 miles

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre low on limit

rear silencer casing heavilly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 57,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f fog lamp lens damaged

o/s/r tyre low on limit

oil leak from engine

rear silencer casing heavilly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 51,185 miles

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 51,185 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,568 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 32,753 miles

o/s front driving lamp lens broken

Fail 8 Feb 2008 32,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front driving lamp lens broken

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,991 miles

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

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

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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RL53 VAU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RL53 VAU, 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 RL53 VAU registered?

RL53 VAU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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