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DF04 VYS

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,954 mi
Last recorded126,954 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VYS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 126,954 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 118,635 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,619 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers not correctly parking in down position

Fail 20 Jun 2013 111,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Wipers not correctly parking in down position

Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 98,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 94,876 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 94,876 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,878 miles

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 66,276 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 48,201 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

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 VYS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYS, 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 VYS registered?

DF04 VYS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 August 2004.

Is DF04 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 VYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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