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SD54 JSU

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,183 mi
Last recorded81,183 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 JSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated sheathing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated sheathing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise - engine oil leak

advise- oil light illuminated on dash

Fail 27 Nov 2021 81,183 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking/burst at flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust burst at front flexi pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering outer sill holed and corroded within 30 cm of a suspension and seatbelt mount (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated sheathing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated sheathing split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise - engine oil leak

advise- oil light illuminated on dash

gearbox mounting bolt loose

Pass 19 Nov 2020 80,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2020 80,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/ oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 78,510 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 78,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,545 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,213 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 69,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 62,389 miles

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

rear e/box s/corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 55,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,580 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,444 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,282 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2009 35,580 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust backbox outer skin insecure

rear o/s light damaged

Fail 25 May 2009 35,580 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust backbox outer skin insecure

rear o/s light damaged

Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,717 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,901 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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SD54 JSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD54 JSU, 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 SD54 JSU registered?

SD54 JSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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