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RY54 PPZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 PPZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,461 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,836 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres low on tread

Fail 6 Jan 2015 104,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust corroded

nearside front and rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Jan 2014 94,447 miles

Near side front lower arm rear bush is weak.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 94,444 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Near side front lower arm rear bush is weak.

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 84,022 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,042 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 63,797 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

see checklist 111972

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,797 miles

see checklist 111972

Pass 9 Jan 2010 54,150 miles

see checklist 69398

Pass 7 Jan 2009 44,455 miles

rear section of exhaust rusty

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,260 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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RY54 PPZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RY54 PPZ, 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 RY54 PPZ registered?

RY54 PPZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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