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SM54 XLF

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

84,211 mi
Last recorded84,211 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 XLF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 84,211 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo corroded

front subframe and chassis mounting points corroded

oil sump damaged (not leaking)

tracking adjusters deteriorated

underside corroded eg floor/sills

Fail 17 Dec 2024 84,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo corroded

front subframe and chassis mounting points corroded

oil sump damaged (not leaking)

tracking adjusters deteriorated

underside corroded eg floor/sills

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,394 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear heatshield loose on 1 fixing

brake servo corroded

underside corroded slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2023 82,387 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit lambda (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both should be renewed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

brake servo corroded

underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 80,229 miles

Both front indicator bulbs discoloured.

Both front shock absorbers and top mounts corroded.

Both indicator side-repeaters discoloured.

Both rear coilsprings corroded.

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Hand brake only just meeting requirements.

Multiple points of corrosion on vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 155/80/13. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 155/80/13. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around engine.

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

Various suspension components corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,229 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both rear brakes poor performance during RBT. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front indicator bulbs discoloured.

Both front shock absorbers and top mounts corroded.

Both indicator side-repeaters discoloured.

Both rear coilsprings corroded.

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure.

Hand brake only just meeting requirements.

Multiple points of corrosion on vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 155/80/13. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 155/80/13. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil residue around engine.

Various suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,203 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bake flexibles slightly deteriorated/ferruls corroded

brake servo corroded

corrosion underside

rear axle has been welded and undersealed

slight sideways play in handbrake lever

various suspension components corroded eg subframe, axle, shocks etc

Fail 26 Oct 2021 78,203 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded/holed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

bake flexibles slightly deteriorated/ferruls corroded

brake servo corroded

corrosion underside

slight sideways play in handbrake lever

various suspension components corroded eg subframe, axle, shocks etc

Pass 28 Oct 2020 76,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake servo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

al shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2020 76,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake servo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

al shock absorbers corroded

rear subframe & suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,514 miles

oil leaks

possible slight dampness at brake servo

slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes and flexible ferrules

slight side to side movement in hand brake lever

slight wear suspension bushes

suspension components corroded eg springs, shock absorbers and rear axle etc

Fail 7 Oct 2019 74,512 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

alternator belt req

n/s screenwash jet poor

oil leaks

possible slight dampness at brake servo

slight corrosion on numerous brake pipes and flexible ferrules

slight side to side movement in hand brake lever

slight wear suspension bushes

suspension components corroded eg springs, shock absorbers and rear axle etc

Pass 23 Oct 2018 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))

all coil springs rusty

all suspension deteriorated and rusty

bolt missing out washer bottle

both wing repeaters and n/s/f indicator going white

clutch master cylinder reservoir cable tied on

corrosion some brake pipes and all flexi ferrules corroded

dampness round brake servo

oil leak engine

side to side movement hand brake lever

Fail 17 Oct 2018 73,534 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Front side light dull

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))

all coil springs rusty

all suspension deteriorated and rusty

bolt missing out washer bottle

both wing repeaters and n/s/f indicator going white

clutch master cylinder reservoir cable tied on

corrosion some brake pipes and all flexi ferrules corroded

dampness round brake servo

oil leak engine

side to side movement hand brake lever

Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,882 miles

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

all brake flexi ferrules corroded

all coil springs very rusty

both front tyres worn edges and very near limit ( do now ) 155/80/13 79t

both wing repeaters and n/s/f indicator going white

clutch master cylinder reservoir cable tied on

corrosion on some brake pipes

dampness at brake servo

driver outer door handle stiff has to be helped back

oil leak engine

slight side to side movement hand brake lever

washer bottle of one of its mounts

Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,312 miles

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

wiper blades worn

Fail 7 Oct 2016 69,312 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

wiper blades worn

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded others (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs slightly corroded

oil leaks

outer door handles sticking

slight dampness around brake master cylinder (old fluid?)

slight imbalance on rear footbrake, n/s slower than o/s

slight play in front top strut mounts

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,987 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded others (3.6.B.2c)

coil springs slightly corroded

oil leaks

outer door handles sticking

slight dampness around brake master cylinder (old fluid?)

slight imbalance on rear footbrake, n/s slower than o/s

slight play in front top strut mounts

Pass 25 Nov 2014 64,041 miles

Oil leak

R Axle heavily corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 64,041 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

F Exhaust support broken

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

Oil leak

R Axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,597 miles

front heat shield insecure

front washers poor

oil filter wet with oil

slight corrosion o/s/r b rake pipe

slight dampness both f struts

slight play both front top strut mounts

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

front heat shield insecure

front washers poor

oil filter wet with oil

radiator leaking

slight corrosion o/s/r b rake pipe

slight dampness both f struts

slight play both front top strut mounts

Pass 9 Sep 2011 55,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

internal baffles have collapsed in rear exhaust box, advise change.

Fail 8 Sep 2011 55,655 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

internal baffles have collapsed in rear exhaust box, advise change.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,181 miles

car overheating

nearside rear tyre been run flat advise change

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,023 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,565 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 26,565 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 15,509 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 XLF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 XLF, 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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SM54 XLF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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