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DS04 UUJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,905 mi
Last recorded79,905 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 79,905 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 79,903 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,432 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,293 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken away (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,214 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,999 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 58,979 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 58,979 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,354 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

side repeator insecure drivers side

Pass 28 Jun 2007 38,109 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 UUJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DS04 UUJ, 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 DS04 UUJ registered?

DS04 UUJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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