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AF04 DFP

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

44,316 mi
Last recorded44,316 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 44,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 41,959 miles

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 41,958 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 20 kgs (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 40,135 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 kgs (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 0 kgs (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,539 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

front exhaust clamp missing

radiator leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 37,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

front exhaust clamp missing

radiator leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 33,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 33,829 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,116 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

full exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,491 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,610 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 26,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,509 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 24,509 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,285 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 DFP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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