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SA54 VNJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,716 mi
Last recorded89,716 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VNJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 89,716 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 85,347 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 81,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Back Box - Clamp Missing (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Wiper Split & Smears Screen

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,147 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately Flexi pipe (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,068 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,619 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 59,598 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 53,228 miles

front wiper blades torn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 53,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front wiper blades torn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 44,520 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wiper blades torn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 27,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 27,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,061 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 21,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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SA54 VNJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA54 VNJ, 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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SA54 VNJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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