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AF04 BBN

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BBN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 76,376 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,374 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 74,674 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 73,992 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,271 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 72,415 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,752 miles

Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 70,728 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewalls perished

Tail box rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 69,142 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,003 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,040 miles

Exhaust system corroded & starting to blow.

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 62,988 miles

155/80/13

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,988 miles

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

155/80/13

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 60,726 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 60,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 51,070 miles

front brake pads warn

Pass 24 May 2011 47,218 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 36,917 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 36,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 25,452 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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AF04 BBN is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AF04 BBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF04 BBN registered?

AF04 BBN is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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