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YH54 CJY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,777 mi
Last recorded28,777 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 CJY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 28,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 28,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 27,934 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 27,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 26,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 26,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 24,954 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,225 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 23,115 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2018 22,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill deteriorated (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 22,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill deteriorated (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 20,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear axle. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 17,991 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 16,650 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 16,650 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,484 miles

exhaust system has minor leaks

front tyres have cracks in treadwear and are wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2011 12,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,466 miles

cracking between tread of nearside front tyre.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 8,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 6,099 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 CJY 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 82.6%.

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 CJY, 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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YH54 CJY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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