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WU54 RKO

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,984 mi
Last recorded73,984 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 RKO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 73,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system perishing.

oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 73,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system perishing.

oil leak from engine and gearbox.

Pass 13 Oct 2018 73,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

top strut mounts slight movement

Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,329 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear tyres perisning

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 71,915 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,823 miles

engine stabilizer bar rubbers gone soft

Fail 28 Sep 2012 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine stabilizer bar rubbers gone soft

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,578 miles

n/s front tyre nearing limit

Fail 20 Sep 2011 57,578 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front tyre nearing limit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,030 miles

. slight wear on nearside/offside front tyres inner section

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,759 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 42,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,697 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 34,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise wheel alignment check/adjust

brake discs appear worn advise dismantle, visual inspection & measurement

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

rear exhaust section & joint corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,954 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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WU54 RKO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU54 RKO, 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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What year was WU54 RKO registered?

WU54 RKO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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