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BG04 YXH

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,483 mi
Last recorded86,483 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YXH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 86,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount as slight lift

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount as slight lift

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

Offside Rear park brake as little recorded effort

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 73,174 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,385 miles

both front coil springs have corrosion

both front shocker bodies have corrosion

both rear coil springs have corrosion

front brake discs have pitting and corrosin

offside frot seat belt webbing has slight wear

rear exhaust box has loos baffle

Fail 19 Apr 2017 70,385 miles

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

both front coil springs have corrosion

both front shocker bodies have corrosion

both rear coil springs have corrosion

front brake discs have pitting and corrosin

offside frot seat belt webbing has slight wear

rear exhaust box has loos baffle

Pass 7 May 2016 67,983 miles

offside and nearside rear coil springs have corrosion

offside front coil spring has corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear coil springs have corrosion

offside front coil spring has corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,507 miles

centre exhaust clamp very corroed

front and rear suspension and brake components have general surface corrosion

front exhaust clamp very corroded

rear exhaust box has heavy corrosion to outer skin

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 62,519 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust box has deterioration

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,519 miles

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

rear exhaust box has deterioration

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 May 2013 59,235 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 59,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 56,196 miles

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

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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,196 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 52,001 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroded, no exhaust leak

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,979 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,979 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 38,725 miles

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

Rear silencer outer cover coroded, no leak of exhaust gases

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges, very close to cord exposure

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 YXH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXH, 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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BG04 YXH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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