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SD54 JSX

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,686 mi
Last recorded116,686 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 JSX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 116,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 116,685 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel holed by excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Excessively corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 115,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,552 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 114,552 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s front tyre on legal limit 155/80/13

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,508 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play excessive corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear coil spring not located correctly

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 112,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 110,721 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 110,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 108,148 miles

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front chassis rail/inner wing slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust joint repaired by paste

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 108,108 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

front number plate cracked

offside front chassis rail/inner wing slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust joint repaired by paste

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 105,288 miles

Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened showing signs of corrosion (2.4.A.2)

exhaust system poorly mounted

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 97,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,870 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 90,830 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres worn on outer face

o/s fronttyre worn on inner face

unable to test rear belt due to babe seat

Pass 25 Jun 2013 70,582 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 70,581 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 41,351 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,629 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,881 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 14,475 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,202 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 JSX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SD54 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

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

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