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AF04 VXY

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,468 mi
Last recorded85,468 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VXY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,468 miles

under bonnet oil leak strongly advise further investigation.

Fail 15 Feb 2017 85,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function heavily corroded and weakened (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function heavily corroded to the point oil is seeping from casing (2.7.2a)

under bonnet oil leak strongly advise further investigation.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 76,931 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,710 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mount broken however exhaust still secure

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 20 Feb 2014 60,227 miles

Exhaust mount broken however exhaust still supported

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,439 miles

Exhaust and exhaust mount corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 42,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,583 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,672 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 34,672 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 27,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 19,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 19,282 miles

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

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

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 VXY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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