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WV54 VSU

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,141 mi
Last recorded143,141 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 VSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 143,141 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested

oil level low

tyre sizes different front to rear

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 136,875 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 136,875 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,243 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 127,327 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 126,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 122,840 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 118,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 118,293 miles

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

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 105,979 miles

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

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

flush washer reservoir and replace front wiper blades.

front brakes have 20% imbalance

Pass 7 Dec 2012 93,979 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 93,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,497 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge and is low on tread.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 238,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 238,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 39,181 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,242 miles

Front discs worn.

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

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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WV54 VSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV54 VSU, 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 WV54 VSU registered?

WV54 VSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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