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DN04 ZYA

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 ZYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive substantial amount over 40 minutes sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant fan bearings seized potential fire hazard

Fail 23 Nov 2021 86,565 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive substantial amount over 40 minutes sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant fan bearings seized potential fire hazard

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine coolant fan bearings seized this is a potential fire hazard

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,926 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine coolant fan bearings seized this is a potential fire hazard

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2019 79,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant fan on radiator bearing partially seized

sump very corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2019 79,872 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant fan on radiator bearing partially seized

sump very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 74,904 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 74,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 65,968 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,187 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 53,918 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,516 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 42,195 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 42,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 42,472 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,309 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 41,840 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 37,394 miles

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Fail 6 Nov 2012 37,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear exhaust box skin corroeded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,723 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,461 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 20,461 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front pads getting low/babyseat fitted to offside rear seat belt not allowing full inspection /rear wiper blade split/both front wishbone rear bushes bonding failed but not causing excessive movement

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,029 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp. exhaust backbox rotted but not blowing. oil leaks from front crankshaft.

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 ZYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 ZYA, 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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DN04 ZYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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