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DF04 VYY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,288 mi
Last recorded69,288 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 VYY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 63,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,634 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both o/s tyres has slight cracking on sholders.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has been repaird.rear box deteriorated inside.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 58,634 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

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

both o/s tyres has slight cracking on sholders.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has been repaird.rear box deteriorated inside.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 44,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 41,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,643 miles

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 30 May 2007 26,700 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 VYY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

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

Is DF04 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 VYY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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