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DN04 BYA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,407 mi
Last recorded75,407 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 BYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 75,407 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 75,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle / spring mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,785 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 72,264 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 71,118 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 71,110 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,049 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 69,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust rear box has some corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,453 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 68,842 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 68,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 68,035 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,583 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 55,226 miles

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)

eml light on

Pass 12 May 2014 49,028 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 42,450 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 35,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 20,631 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 5,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 4,860 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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DN04 BYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DN04 BYA, 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 DN04 BYA registered?

DN04 BYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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