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DF04 VYJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,364 mi
Last recorded41,364 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 41,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2018 41,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 29,956 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 28,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 26,438 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 25,690 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2012 22,063 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,839 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 17,837 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 12,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 9,717 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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DF04 VYJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF04 VYJ, 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 DF04 VYJ registered?

DF04 VYJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is DF04 VYJ safe to buy?

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