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YH54 CJX

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 CJX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,320 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

NSR light unit lense cracked

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 106,320 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

General under body corrosion

NSR light unit lense cracked

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 92,890 miles

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

Hand brake limited reserve travel

Nearside Lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 92,889 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Hand brake limited reserve travel

Nearside Lens slightly damaged

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 97,266 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 97,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 92,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 91,241 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,407 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 87,407 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,878 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 76,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,620 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 66,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,172 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 39,168 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 20,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 7,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 7,028 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,599 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 6,155 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 5,290 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 4,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,842 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 3,445 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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YH54 CJX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH54 CJX, 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 YH54 CJX registered?

YH54 CJX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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