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YX54 XXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,529 mi
Last recorded52,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 XXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 52,529 miles

REAR AXLE CORROED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 49,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORROEDED

Fail 21 Jun 2024 49,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR AXLE CORROEDED

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 45,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 45,267 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 44,606 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 44,606 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 43,669 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,341 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 40,341 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,551 miles

Rear shockers

front arm rear bushs

Fail 21 Sep 2016 38,551 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear shockers

front arm rear bushs

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,837 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,837 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking fuel filler pipe (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,727 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,925 miles

rear exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2012 31,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,425 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,286 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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YX54 XXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX54 XXU, 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 YX54 XXU registered?

YX54 XXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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