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SL54 XMP

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,648 mi
Last recorded38,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 38,648 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/s And O/s Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 38,646 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/s And O/s Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 37,311 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 37,309 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 34,925 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside rear chassis

Fail 8 Jan 2024 34,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2022 31,871 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 29,301 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 26,682 miles

exhaust rusty

vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Jan 2021 26,679 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Nov 2019 26,557 miles

underside has all over corroaion

Fail 20 Nov 2019 26,557 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 25,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,934 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,782 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 21,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,463 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,463 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 16,854 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,496 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,422 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 5,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 4,939 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 4,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 4,080 miles

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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SL54 XMP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XMP, 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 XMP is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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