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YT54 DZW

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,245 mi
Last recorded87,245 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 DZW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,245 miles

O/S REAR SILL CORRODED REAR AXLE CORRODED

rear coil springs corroded

welding on floor pan os

Fail 10 Jan 2022 87,239 miles

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

Offside Inner Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member CHASSIS BOX SECTION ROTTED (10.1 (p))

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

O/S REAR SILL CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,790 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH ON INNER SURFACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 84,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 84,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,948 miles

N/S SILL PANEL CORRODED

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 9 Jan 2018 81,327 miles

n/s sill corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,473 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 79,468 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,223 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 75,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 71,888 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 63,916 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 63,661 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 54,909 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 54,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear joint clamp missing and exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2010 48,106 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 47,961 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,992 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 40,992 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 30,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,444 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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YT54 DZW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise 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 YT54 DZW, 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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YT54 DZW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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