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84,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
flexi brake hose ferrules corroded
wiper blades worn
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
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
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
Oil leak
R Axle heavily corroded
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
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
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
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.
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.
car overheating
nearside rear tyre been run flat advise change
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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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