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YP54 BJZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 BJZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 124,914 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 124,714 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 110,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 110,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake lever travel

Fail 30 Jul 2020 108,374 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,352 miles

Rear axle and springs rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2019 107,352 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and springs rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 99,053 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft seal slight leak

Nearside Front top shock absorber bush slight lift

Offside Front top shock absorber slight lift

Pass 5 Sep 2014 89,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,764 miles

N/S/R Tyre slight scrubbing on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2013 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R Tyre slight scrubbing on outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,322 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 59,811 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,891 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 23 Sep 2008 44,975 miles

b oth rear tyres wearing uneven

front brakes slightly out of balance o/s front low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 35,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrossion rear exhaust box

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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YP54 BJZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP54 BJZ, 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 YP54 BJZ registered?

YP54 BJZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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