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YC54 ZFY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

90,467 mi
Last recorded90,467 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 ZFY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 90,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor close to jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre to rear, chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor close to jack point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre to rear chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 4x (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter ,may require to attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 89,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 89,054 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,310 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 87,310 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 83,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front steering,brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 83,855 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front steering,brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 79,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,408 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,028 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on offside front brake

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

exhaust corroding

front exhaust mounting deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight binding on offside front brake

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,475 miles

all coil springs rusting

front brake discs worn

lift in both front top suspension montings

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,475 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all coil springs rusting

front brake discs worn

lift in both front top suspension montings

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,894 miles

engine oil leak

rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 11 Oct 2013 57,894 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine oil leak

rear tyres cracking between tread

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,470 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 55,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,863 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 51,863 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 46,850 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 40,375 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 40,375 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 34,270 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 34,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,957 miles

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

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

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 ZFY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ZFY, 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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YC54 ZFY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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