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YA54 YLP

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YLP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 134,685 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Front exhaust is corroded

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

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

Rear axle is corroded

Under floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Oct 2019 134,685 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump corroded

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

Front exhaust is corroded

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

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))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Under floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Oct 2018 125,697 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Engine sump corroded

Rear suspension axle corroded

Under covers covering front to rear brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2018 125,696 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear coil springs corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine sump corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension axle corroded

Under covers covering front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2017 115,998 miles

Both front suspension mountings have slight play in upper attachment

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,232 miles

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

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

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

engine oil sump is corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Oct 2015 96,425 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 96,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 85,788 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 85,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn very close to legal limit.

Offside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,633 miles

Radiator has slight leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front offside tyre is VERY close to the legal limit

Radiator has slight leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,205 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 55,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2011 55,447 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,931 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,657 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,399 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 23,964 miles

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

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

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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YA54 YLP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA54 YLP, 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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YA54 YLP is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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