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DS04 AOJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,262 mi
Last recorded106,262 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 AOJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,262 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 100,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,957 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center & rear exhaust pipes leaking & badley corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 93,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 93,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,499 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,699 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 86,654 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 81,776 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 81,775 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Sep 2013 69,381 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,515 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,597 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,978 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,142 miles

rear number plate delaminating and deteriorating.

Fail 16 Sep 2009 38,142 miles

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

rear number plate delaminating and deteriorating.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,724 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,724 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 22,960 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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DS04 AOJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS04 AOJ, 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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DS04 AOJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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