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AV04 HDY

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,472 mi
Last recorded86,472 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 HDY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 86,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear AXEL SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 6 Nov 2025 86,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear AXEL SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 83,995 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure SUPPORT BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 74,901 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 72,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 71,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 67,802 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 59,521 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,960 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 34,522 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 34,522 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 30,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear silencer corroded not blowing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,388 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,851 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,404 miles

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

both rear coil springs rusty.

off side front tyre worn on edge 3mm.

small cut in off side rear tyre side wall.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 13,404 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear coil springs rusty.

off side front tyre worn on edge 3mm.

small cut in off side rear tyre side wall.

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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AV04 HDY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV04 HDY, 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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What year was AV04 HDY registered?

AV04 HDY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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