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AF04 DFY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,722 mi
Last recorded74,722 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,722 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 62,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 62,001 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 59,288 miles

Front Oil leak Sump area ()

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator showing signs of a water leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Very slight bind

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 54,368 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 50,730 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,638 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 48,638 miles

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

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)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 45,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,516 miles

OSF brake slightly

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 39,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in osf top suspension mount

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,727 miles

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

OSF brake binding

Slight play in osf top suspension mount

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,119 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,396 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 25,668 miles

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

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 DFY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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