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RV54 EPL

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 EPL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 101,244 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,772 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Moisture in nearside headlamp

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 97,770 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Moisture in nearside headlamp

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,328 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,538 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,252 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 77,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 73,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,928 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 67,928 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,531 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,081 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,023 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,241 miles

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

o/s/r + n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 10 May 2013 50,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r + n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 41,600 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 41,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate is in a poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2010 32,827 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate is in a poor condition

Fail 11 Sep 2009 25,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,924 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 11,875 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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RV54 EPL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV54 EPL, 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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RV54 EPL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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