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AV04 UVJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 UVJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 113,594 miles

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust joint clamp missing

Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,396 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 112,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 108,192 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate disarmed (5.4.2)

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

exhaust flex joint damaged/weak

Fail 10 Mar 2016 109,068 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate disarmed (5.4.2)

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

exhaust flex joint damaged/weak

long travel on park brake lever -adjustments req.

park brake eff. only just met 16% rbt test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,291 miles

ANTI-FREEZE LEAK FROM WATERPUMP AREA

EXHAUST FLEX JOINT DAMAGED/WEAK

Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,291 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ANTI-FREEZE LEAK FROM WATERPUMP AREA

EXHAUST FLEX JOINT DAMAGED/WEAK

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER (ADJUSTMENTS REQ.)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,469 miles

Damage to front exhaust flexible.

Nearside 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 SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2014 89,466 miles

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

DAMAGE TO EXHAUST FLEXIBLE AND CLAMP

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 SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,423 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP DAMAGED BUT SECURE

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 79,423 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP DAMAGED BUT SECURE

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,277 miles

AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT ON DASH (FAILURE ITEM FROM APRIL2012 ONWARDS)

DAMAGE TO FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP,BUT SECURE

FRONT NO. PLATE DAMAGED

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

REAR SILENCER CORRODED CASING

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ABNORMAL ENGINE NOISE (BEARING?) ON WARM UP PERIOD

AIRBAG FAILURE LIGHT ON DASH (FAILURE ITEM FROM APRIL2012 ONWARDS)

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

DAMAGE TO FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP,BUT SECURE

FRONT NO. PLATE DAMAGED

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SILENCER CORRODED CASING

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,716 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,713 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,893 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,690 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 UVJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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