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SA54 VNM

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,509 mi
Last recorded64,509 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VNM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,509 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,447 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,021 miles

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

Oil sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 48,150 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

interior mirror not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,499 miles

advise slight play in osf steering arm

rear view mirror is missing

Fail 30 Aug 2013 43,499 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise slight play in osf steering arm

rear view mirror is missing

two exhaust clamps are missing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,130 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,811 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,633 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 22,633 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,425 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 17,425 miles

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

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)

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 VNM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VNM, 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 SA54 VNM registered?

SA54 VNM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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