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AF04 DFN

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,175 mi
Last recorded111,175 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,175 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside[marked yellow chalk] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,175 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside[marked yellow chalk] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,652 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 107,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 104,950 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 104,950 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,676 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 103,676 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,751 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 97,749 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 87,118 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust support corroaded away

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracking

rear exhaust clamp corroaded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 87,118 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front exhaust support corroaded away

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished and cracking

rear exhaust clamp corroaded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,632 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,827 miles

Exhaust corroded including clamps and hangers

O/s/r brake binding slightly

Vehicle overheating, coolant fan seized

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle over heated on test

Pass 19 Aug 2010 74,418 miles

coolant fan not working

nearside rear tyre soft

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,872 miles

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

cooling fan not working

Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,871 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,667 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 DFN is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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