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BG04 HRJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

101,668 mi
Last recorded101,668 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HRJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,668 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 101,668 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 96,082 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2019 96,055 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,635 miles

Both lower arm bushes worn

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

drivers door handle sticking

Fail 28 Aug 2018 90,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread below 1.6mm also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Both lower arm bushes worn

Nearside outer sill corroded

drivers door handle sticking

unable to inspect front brake pads recommend inspection

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,427 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,427 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 79,851 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 79,851 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 74,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 66,412 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 51,709 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlight adjuster is missing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 51,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside headlight adjuster is missing

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,498 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 33,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,641 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 30,640 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 24,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 21,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 15,325 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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BG04 HRJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BG04 HRJ, 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 BG04 HRJ registered?

BG04 HRJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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