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SL54 HYT

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,866 mi
Last recorded71,866 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 HYT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,866 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH sides front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 67,245 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 67,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear axle corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2017 64,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 26 May 2016 62,688 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion at rear axle

Fail 25 May 2016 62,688 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded / deteriorated

oil leak

slight corrosion at rear axle

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,692 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT BRACKET CORRODED THROUGH

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,955 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 57,955 miles

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

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,582 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 55,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 51,571 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 51,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,484 miles

n/s/f shock badly leaking oil

rear exhaust section badly corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,484 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f shock badly leaking oil

rear exhaust section badly corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 24 May 2010 32,842 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 32,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 22,508 miles

Front brake imbalance higher than average at 19%.

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty.

Slight play in O/S/F anti-roll bar link (vertical rod).

Pass 8 Mar 2008 17,269 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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SL54 HYT is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow 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 SL54 HYT, 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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SL54 HYT is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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