MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
exhaust rear section slight damage
n/s front tyre worn on inner edge
rear o/s tyre has sidewall damage
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s front h/lamp has water inside lense
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s rear tyre has minor sidewall damage
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
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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YJ54 DCB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 September 2004.
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