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YC54 NEO

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,056 mi
Last recorded82,056 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 NEO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 82,056 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 78,456 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 78,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,226 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 72,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 66,534 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 65,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 65,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sides skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,405 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sides skirt (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 57,321 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 51,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,305 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 42,218 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,379 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 37,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,119 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,443 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 29,339 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 25,737 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 25,737 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,442 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,882 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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YC54 NEO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC54 NEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC54 NEO registered?

YC54 NEO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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