MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking surfaces (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces very corroded with reduced braking surfaces (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers dont park (8.3.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
offside rear tyre showing age related cracking
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF04 VYM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VYM, 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 VYM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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