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YH54 VRN

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

37,165 mi
Last recorded37,165 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VRN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 37,165 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 28,907 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 27,055 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 26,117 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 5 Sep 2018 26,117 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 4 Sep 2017 25,315 miles

All 4 shockers outer casing corroded

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Headlight flash not working but working on main headlights

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,315 miles

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

All 4 shockers outer casing corroded

Exhaust heat sheild insecure

Headlight flash not working but working on main headlights

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,457 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front shocker corroded

Nearside front shocker outer casing corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front shocker corroded

Offside rear shocker outer casing corroded

headlight flash not working but working on main headlights

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,277 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary main beam function not working (flash)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,250 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary main beam function not working (flash)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,250 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 20,537 miles

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

some corrosion to exhaust

temporary main beam fuction not working (flash)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,738 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriated

rear exhaust clamps deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,785 miles

exhaust in rusty condition

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and has nail in it

rust forming on front suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2009 14,241 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,873 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 9,008 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 VRN is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

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

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