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BD04 BHJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,830 mi
Last recorded112,830 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 BHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 112,830 miles

Offside Front tyre rubber deteriorating

Fail 25 May 2017 112,829 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre rubber deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,895 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 96,453 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,453 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,305 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all tyres low

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,044 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 77,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 70,227 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 63,898 miles

corrosion present on union joint from rack to steering column

surface corrosion present on exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2008 63,861 miles

offside mirror glass cracked but not adversely affecting rear view

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,418 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm bushes starting to split & unbond

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

exhaust corroding,slight blow

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 19 Dec 2007 56,418 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

boot area not checked properly due to trim

bottom arm bushes starting to split & unbond

brake & fuel pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

exhaust corroding,slight blow

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

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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BD04 BHJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD04 BHJ, 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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BD04 BHJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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