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YT54 FDV

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,928 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle fractured + corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

ALL COMOPONENTS OR CORRODED

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ---- SHOCKER TOPS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,510 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,536 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 71,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,550 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 58,756 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front os indicator bulbs poor colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 58,754 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mounting excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front os indicator bulbs poor colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear brake drum showing signs of fluid contamination/leak

Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,607 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 51,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,852 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 50,766 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 47,007 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 46,933 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 42,981 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 39,232 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 35,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhauxt box has rubber hanger broke but still supported

Pass 9 May 2012 35,373 miles

rear exhauxt box has rubber hanger broke but still supported

Pass 12 May 2011 32,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,270 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 29,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 25,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 23,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 19,853 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 FDV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FDV, 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 YT54 FDV registered?

YT54 FDV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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