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139,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due top hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drivers door handle faulty
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Upper strut mounting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper strut mounting
Nearside Front Strut top mounting
Unable to view front pads
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded
Coil spring corroded both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
rear windscreen wiper deteriorated
Coil spring corroded both rear n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
rear windscreen wiper deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
exhaust system poor condition
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system poor condition
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer in poor condition
rear silencer in poor condition.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear silencer in poor condition.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear silencer heat shield poor condition
rear silencer in poor condition,
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
driver side lower ball joint wromg bolt but through ball joint.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU54 VFM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 VU54 VFM, 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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VU54 VFM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 September 2004.
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