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YF54 EPJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

27,041 mi
Last recorded27,041 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EPJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 27,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Heat Shield Loose

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 27,041 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Lower Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Heat Shield Loose

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 22,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 22,277 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 21,241 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,841 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 20,840 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm trailing bush (bonding failed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm trailing bush (bonding failed) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 20,064 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 19,172 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 19,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear clamp corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Fuel hose leaking filler neck pipe to tank connection joint (7.2.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged n/s mirror glass missing ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 16,593 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Dec 2014 16,593 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2013 15,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Middle & Rear Exahaust Corroded

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

OSR/NSR Tyres Cracking In Tread

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 15,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Middle & Rear Exahaust Corroded

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR/NSR Tyres Cracking In Tread

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,600 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 12,049 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 10,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 10,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 8,735 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 8,735 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2008 7,099 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 5,360 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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YF54 EPJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YF54 EPJ, 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 YF54 EPJ registered?

YF54 EPJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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