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SM54 PLU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

74,951 mi
Last recorded74,951 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 PLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,951 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 74,951 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,019 miles

Air box slightly insecure

Damage all around the car

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 72,019 miles

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

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

Air box slightly insecure

Damage all around the car

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,463 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (4) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel tank strap(s) corroded.

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 68,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 68,374 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 66,112 miles

Front Inner wishbone bushes split

Nearside Front leg rusted

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 12 Sep 2019 66,112 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner wishbone bushes split

Nearside Front leg rusted

Nearside Rear wheel noisy when rotated

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 7 Sep 2018 62,385 miles

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have corrosion on them

offside rear bumper corner is damaged

rear exhaust box is corroded outer skin is breaking up and clamp is missing is still supported

Fail 7 Sep 2018 62,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have corrosion on them

nearside front tyre is bald and low outer tread getting close to legal limit

nearside front wiper is slightly smearly

offside rear bumper corner is damaged

rear exhaust box is corroded outer skin is breaking up and clamp is missing is still supported

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,827 miles

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

nearside wheel trims damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2017 57,827 miles

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

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

nearside wheel trims damaged

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,936 miles

exhaust corroded

rear bumper has damage

Fail 6 Sep 2016 52,936 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel trim (6.1.C.1)

exhaust corroded

rear bumper has damage

Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,622 miles

exhaust rear box outer skin breaking up

front and rear coils spring have surface corrosion

nearside and offside front shock absorbers have corrosion on them

nearside and offside front tyres are low on outer treads

nearside outer still has sight damaged at the rear part

nearside rear tyre is on 2mm tread

offside rear tyre is low on outer tread in places

rear screen has marks on it from wiper blade

rear section of exhaust rear clamp is missing exhaust is still supported

Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,568 miles

near side rear tyre out of shape slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2014 42,568 miles

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

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

all four coil springs rusty front and rear

exhaust rusty and back box clamp missing

near side rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,350 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front and rear tyres mixed sizes

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,315 miles

front brakw pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing low and perishing

offside front outer wheel rim slightly damaged

offside rear tyre tread perishing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,663 miles

exhaust system is rusty

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,533 miles

bulb out on high level brake light

exhaust system surfaces corrosion

near side rear tyre getting alittle low on the outer

Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,697 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,205 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,663 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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SM54 PLU 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 SM54 PLU, 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 SM54 PLU registered?

SM54 PLU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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