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AF04 VYN

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VYN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2020 86,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 81,525 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both fronts

both rears

exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable splitting outer cover

Offside Front wheel/brake slight bind when rotated by hand

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

exhaust rusty

rear axle corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to marker bars

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Feb 2017 71,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to marker bars

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has some splitting in tread and worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box rusty

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 61,403 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 56,909 miles

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

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

hand brake cable braket come adrift

rear coil springs coroded

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,314 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,314 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,224 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated [also clamps missing]

Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,223 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated [also clamps missing]

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,286 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,285 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,203 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 14,965 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 14,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 28,864 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 28,864 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,623 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 VYN is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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