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YK54 YAY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 YAY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 95,583 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 95,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 94,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 94,827 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,756 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 91,730 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 89,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 87,446 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 87,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 84,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,426 miles

Ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 68,016 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers poor

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,586 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 60,587 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,033 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 52,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 43,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,837 miles

both rear tyre cracked on tread slightly

nearside rear tyre 3-4mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,853 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 22,625 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,326 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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YK54 YAY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK54 YAY, 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 YK54 YAY registered?

YK54 YAY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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