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VU54 VHM

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,781 mi
Last recorded176,781 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VHM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 176,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

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

rear axle beam corroding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,459 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 176,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 175,619 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 174,684 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2016 173,543 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 172,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 172,549 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 170,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 170,372 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 159,568 miles

oil sump porous.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 159,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil sump porous.

Pass 30 Oct 2012 132,821 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 132,821 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit and perished

offside front and rear tyres soft

rear brake application uneven slightly

rear tyres mis shaped

rer exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2011 115,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 99,122 miles

front discs badly coroded on inner face

offside rear tyre on limit 165-65-14

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 99,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs badly coroded on inner face

offside rear tyre on limit 165-65-14

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2009 81,721 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 65,568 miles

n/s/r tyre on limits

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 48,654 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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VU54 VHM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU54 VHM, 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 VHM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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