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DE04 FHD

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FHD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2025 95,386 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,913 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 88,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wiper condition notchecked (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,283 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.4mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.2 mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 82,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.4mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @ 2.2 mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,482 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle doesn't spring back (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle doesn't spring back (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 76,213 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 6 Feb 2020 74,425 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,062 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 65,503 miles

Brake pipe covers fitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight corrosion to offside floor area

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,434 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 60,434 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 24 Feb 2016 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 56,294 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,828 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 51,827 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,742 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,742 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,163 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 42,163 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,259 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 37,258 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,330 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 25,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,343 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,187 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,360 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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DE04 FHD is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DE04 FHD, 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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DE04 FHD is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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