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BG04 HRK

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 97,915 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 97,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 92,315 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,181 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 89,181 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,241 miles

** ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK **

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING BUT SYSTEM CURRENTLY SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 83,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHING WITH INDICATOR (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp FLASHING WITH INDICATOR (1.2.1f)

** ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK **

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING BUT SYSTEM CURRENTLY SECURE

Nearside Rear TYRE VALVE DETERIORATED

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,743 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED (OUTER SKIN)

OIL LEAK

Fail 14 Jan 2015 71,743 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED (OUTER SKIN)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,307 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,336 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,083 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,598 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,314 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 22,349 miles

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

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

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 HRK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HRK, 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 HRK registered?

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

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