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DL04 GCV

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,126 mi
Last recorded56,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 GCV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 56,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2024 56,126 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,644 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 53,762 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Rear small damage to rear os

Fail 18 Nov 2022 53,760 miles

Emissions not tested co 2 high lamda to high and exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Rear small damage to rear os

Pass 18 Nov 2021 48,231 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 48,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 36,081 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 30,279 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,226 miles

Rear section exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 20,564 miles

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 19,897 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,823 miles

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 17,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,768 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 15,792 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 14,826 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,519 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack arm.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 11,045 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 9,046 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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DL04 GCV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DL04 GCV, 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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DL04 GCV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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