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YT54 VNF

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 VNF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2017 100,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,298 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 95,298 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 89,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S Parking brake cable mount insecure but operational

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,392 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 84,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,858 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 78,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake discs corroded.

N/s/f tyre worn low on outer edges.

Oil leak on engine.

Windscreen washer jets require adjustement.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 74,604 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 74,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,714 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 70,652 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,420 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,808 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 45,796 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

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

condensation in ns headlamp

rear exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,477 miles

Advise damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

Fail 21 Aug 2007 35,476 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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 VNF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VNF, 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 VNF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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