CarVerify

Free Car Check

YJ54 DCB

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,735 mi
Last recorded106,735 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DCB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 106,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2022 106,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under body both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,272 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,747 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both under body and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle and its components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 98,047 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres showing cracks to the walls but not deep enough to reach through the cords or ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,811 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on face and in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked on face and in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 56,811 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on face and in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked on face and in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,707 miles

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

n,s,f tyre has cracks in tred pattern

o,s,f tyre has small cracks in tred pattern

Fail 1 Sep 2015 52,707 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n,s,f tyre has cracks in tred pattern

o,s,f tyre has small cracks in tred pattern

Pass 22 Aug 2014 48,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

right rear tyre has run flat damage to sidewalls

Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,548 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

right rear tyre has run flat damage to sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,408 miles

exhaust rear section slight damage

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear o/s tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,408 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

exhaust rear section slight damage

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear o/s tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Aug 2011 35,823 miles

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

n/s front h/lamp has water inside lense

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 29,939 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

o/s rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,996 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 26,985 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2007 21,003 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,003 miles

Rear 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YJ54 DCB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ54 DCB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YJ54 DCB?

You can check the full history of YJ54 DCB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YJ54 DCB registered?

YJ54 DCB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 September 2004.

Is YJ54 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ54 DCB shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ54 DCB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YJ54 DCB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.