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SJ54 ZBC

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZBC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 89,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 67,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill soft (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen under covers

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer sidewall has damage

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe flexi to wheel cylinder swollen under covers

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer clamp missing

engine sump rusty

hi level brake light missing one segment

Fail 2 May 2018 66,144 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust joint flexi burst (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill soft (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe swollen under covers

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer sidewall has damage

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe flexi to wheel cylinder swollen under covers

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer clamp missing

engine sump rusty

hi level brake light missing one segment

Pass 24 May 2017 65,892 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r door handles sticky

rear silencer outer skin corroded and split

Pass 17 May 2016 65,679 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 65,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 64,091 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 64,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 64,067 miles

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

advise exhaust rear silencer corroded but not blowing at present time

Pass 23 Aug 2013 58,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhuast silencer corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2013 58,043 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear exhuast silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 51,028 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 51,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 42,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,173 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 16,173 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 13 Sep 2007 11,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 11,902 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SJ54 ZBC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJ54 ZBC, 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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SJ54 ZBC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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