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DN04 VNM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 157,881 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 157,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 157,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,478 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 143,459 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2016 129,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2015 116,009 miles

all four coil springs corroded

offside rear wheel has a slight bind when vehicle raised.

rear exhaust join has a minor leak

suspect leaking wheel cylinder from the offside rear, dampness around backing plate.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,371 miles

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

o/s rear tyre scrubbed on inside edge and close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,478 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 82,478 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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,370 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,651 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 51,527 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING ON REAR OFFSIDE AND NO LOCK-OUT ON HANDBRAKE.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 51,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

SLIGHT BRAKE BINDING ON REAR OFFSIDE AND NO LOCK-OUT ON HANDBRAKE.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,252 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,252 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 40,343 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 30,565 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 VNM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VNM, 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 VNM registered?

DN04 VNM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 June 2004.

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