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SL54 WJE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,568 mi
Last recorded99,568 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 WJE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 99,568 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 99,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 23 Sep 2014 91,166 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 82,070 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded rear clamp missing

Fail 3 Sep 2013 82,070 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

blades smearing

rear exhaust corroded rear clamp missing

Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,475 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 74,463 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust and clamps corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,117 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,117 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes fitted with plastic covers

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,202 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,202 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate insecure

Light drag on nearside front brake

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,154 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,669 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 39,669 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,825 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 WJE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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