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AF04 BZL

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,673 mi
Last recorded81,673 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 BZL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 81,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 5 May 2021 81,534 miles

Backbox corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust clamp defective

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 81,297 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underside corrosion on various components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 81,297 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underside corrosion on various components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,912 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 80,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 80,445 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,829 miles

Centre Rear exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 74,622 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 63,875 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,953 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 45,038 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,900 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 26,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 18,361 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,128 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,054 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 BZL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BZL, 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 AF04 BZL registered?

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

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