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DE04 FHG

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 FHG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 136,351 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,035 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 125,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2015 124,928 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 108,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,497 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake lever travel (no reserve)

n/s wiper blade poor

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,625 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

rear tyres worn to limit and cracked

side repeaters and o/s/f indicators show white light

slight play in o/s/f bottom balljoint

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,112 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & cracked

rear exhaust corroded

clamp missing from rear exhaust

dent in n/s/f outer wheel rim

n/s/f tyre worn to 3.5mm & ceacked

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,328 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,777 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,777 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,100 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 21,105 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 21,105 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DE04 FHG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHG, 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 DE04 FHG registered?

DE04 FHG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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