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AF04 VYA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,355 mi
Last recorded100,355 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 100,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut Top Bearing Rough/Worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,607 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 80,788 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2021 80,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 72,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,122 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,331 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 58,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/70r13 79t (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside washer jet blocked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 35,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,265 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 4 Feb 2013 30,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,193 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,882 miles

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

nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,747 miles

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

offine rear tyre tread 4mm

offside wiper blade end rubber tip missing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 23,747 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside wiper blade splitting

offine rear tyre tread 4mm

offside wiper blade end rubber tip missing

Fail 2 Feb 2009 21,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,811 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 5 Feb 2008 18,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat nearside rear

front brake pads 60% worn

offside rear tyre tread 4mm

Pass 6 Feb 2007 16,144 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

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 VYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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