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YB54 BYR

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,751 mi
Last recorded82,751 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 BYR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 82,751 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 17 Oct 2023 81,864 miles

Coil spring corroded front & rear all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both upper & lower both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 81,794 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault and message (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL four front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH shocks (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXLE beam corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,844 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 79,853 miles

rear bumper bar rusty and holed

Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,812 miles

Emissions not tested BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

rear bumper x member corroded n/s wiper split radiator leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2020 79,089 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper iron corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in & out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

parking brake little to no reserve travel

Pass 9 Sep 2019 78,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear rear axel has corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2019 78,311 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear rear axel has corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 77,242 miles

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Fail 8 Aug 2018 77,242 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres and n/s front wearing on edges

surface corrosion on some mech.componets

Pass 24 Aug 2017 69,252 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,783 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 61,783 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,049 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,302 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 42,302 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,390 miles

Oil leak

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 22,913 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 22,912 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deterioted

Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,048 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 15,821 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 13,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,087 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 11,087 miles

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

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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YB54 BYR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB54 BYR, 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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YB54 BYR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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