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SV54 LYY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

155,700 mi
Last recorded155,700 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 LYY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 155,700 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened both n/s and o/s strut top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top bearing seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis at front sub frame mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear road wheel corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine showing signs of slight oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,342 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak engine showing signs of slight oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 144,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak at engine side ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 138,562 miles

significant engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 131,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 131,523 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 117,144 miles

exhaust tail box slighty deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2012 117,141 miles

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

exhaust tail box slighty deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2011 107,042 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Aug 2011 107,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,444 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 103,442 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Aug 2009 91,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,688 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,755 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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SV54 LYY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV54 LYY, 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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SV54 LYY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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