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AJ04 DYH

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,461 mi
Last recorded99,461 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 DYH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 99,461 miles

Nearside Front slight free play in steering rack

Rear vehicle underside corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 99,461 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when sidelamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer & baffles loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front slight free play in steering rack

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear vehicle underside corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,720 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

child seats in rear, rear seat belts not tested

front suspension bushes deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 94,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake ferrules slightly corroded

child seats in rear, rear seat belts not tested

front suspension bushes deteriorated

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 27 May 2016 87,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Knocking. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 87,822 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH Front. (8.2.2)

165/65/R14/79T. All 2mm. WEARING INNER EDGES VERY BADLY, JUST Legal.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Knocking. (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,580 miles

165/65/R14/79T. Rears 3mm.

Fronts new.

Fail 27 May 2015 74,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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)

165/65/R14/79T. Rears 3mm.

Pass 29 May 2014 60,647 miles

165/65/R14. OF 5 OR 3 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

n/s/rear tyre worn low inner edge (not cut as deep)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

n/s/rear tyre worn low inner edge (not cut as deep)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,892 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,892 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted and scored

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,560 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,560 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f brake disc rusty on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,092 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 16,134 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,134 miles

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

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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AJ04 DYH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AJ04 DYH, 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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AJ04 DYH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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