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BG04 YXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,246 mi
Last recorded68,246 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 YXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 68,246 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 68,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

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

back box corroded

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,309 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking badly

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

back box corroded

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,205 miles

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

back box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,366 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 45,050 miles

Exhaust back box outr skin corroded.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,004 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to come adrift.

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to come adrift.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 40,994 miles

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

Both front tyres worn out on the inner edges.

Exhaust front pipe clamp corroded and broken.

Exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded and broken.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to come adrift.

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

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to come adrift.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,605 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,596 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,183 miles

rear boot release stiff in operation

Fail 5 Aug 2011 33,183 miles

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

rear boot release stiff in operation

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,242 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,349 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2008 22,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 22,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 11,235 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 YXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXU, 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 YXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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