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YD54 SZX

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,257 mi
Last recorded227,257 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 SZX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 227,257 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body sealed

Fail 11 Oct 2022 226,940 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body sealed

Pass 5 Oct 2021 193,754 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 161,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking inside rack ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front spring incorrectly seated

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Knocking inside rack ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Oct 2020 160,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and under vehicle both marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front springs incorrectly seated

coolant leak

oil leak

some corrosion on vehicle not yet considered excessive

Pass 12 Oct 2019 125,707 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 24 Oct 2018 99,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 98,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,450 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 20,650 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Oct 2015 20,648 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box bracket broken back box coming off (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Nov 2014 19,998 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 19,998 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre tread cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2013 19,362 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,361 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 18,361 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 15,822 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 15,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 10,950 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,010 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 7,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air filter housing bolts missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 7,379 miles

Air filter housing bolts missing

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

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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YD54 SZX 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 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 YD54 SZX, 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 YD54 SZX registered?

YD54 SZX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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