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BA04 YCZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,097 mi
Last recorded94,097 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 YCZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,097 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 94,097 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 90,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (BOTH SIDE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (BOTH SIDE) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 90,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (BOTH SIDE) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (BOTH SIDE) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (BOTH SIDE) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 77,650 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Securing safety pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Securing pin adrift and safety pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 77,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

rearx2 brake ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 71,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,274 miles

Both Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 54,552 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 54,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,471 miles

rear exhaust box getting rusty

rear subframe getting rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 47,682 miles

front brake discs signs of wear

rear exhaust section/box getting rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,985 miles

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 45,985 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,129 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 28,290 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,225 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Jul 2012 24,225 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,546 miles

rear silencer corroded and slight blow

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,992 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 10,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 8,881 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,024 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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BA04 YCZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BA04 YCZ, 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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BA04 YCZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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