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SA54 WFO

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

128,152 mi
Last recorded128,152 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 WFO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 128,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner strut tower base / gearbox mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis / floor by nearside rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,814 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear coil spring lower mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 25 Oct 2023 120,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe from catalytic convertor cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear coil spring lower mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 6 Oct 2022 109,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 109,159 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 98,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,926 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 92,926 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 86,263 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,575 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,551 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 75,749 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 75,749 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened coil spring bucket corrded (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,367 miles

Exhaust emission only just met required idle limits

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Mist of Oil around sump an sump corroded

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 72,364 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread on 0.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Mist of Oil around sump an sump corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear axle corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,682 miles

Exhaust CO limits only just met

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

grinding noise coming from nearside rear

Fail 23 Nov 2015 66,678 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

grinding noise coming from nearside rear

Pass 24 Nov 2014 61,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 61,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coated brake pipes have signs of corrosion

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges 0.0mm

Fail 27 Nov 2013 57,646 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edges 0.0mm

Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front disc,s weathered

o/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,131 miles

both front disc,s weathered

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,426 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 45,426 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,990 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 40,990 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 25 Sep 2008 27,189 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,884 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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SA54 WFO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 SA54 WFO, 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 WFO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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