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AF04 BXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 135,901 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Side repeater missing lens is missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades are torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield is insecure and broken/incomplete (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in both the A zone and the B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 123,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 123,083 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 105,315 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top bearing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 May 2017 105,315 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top bearing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,452 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,052 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 64,556 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,556 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 55,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 43,133 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 38,069 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 23 May 2011 38,067 miles

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)

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2010 33,205 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 33,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2009 27,483 miles

Nearside 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 21 May 2008 21,732 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2007 16,341 miles

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

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 BXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AF04 BXU, 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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AF04 BXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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