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DV04 HUJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,628 mi
Last recorded74,628 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 HUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 74,626 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,449 miles

Nearside front shocker outer casing corroded

Offside front shocker outer casing corroded

Offside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 60,440 miles

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

Nearside front shocker outer casing corroded

Offside front shocker outer casing corroded

Offside rear shocker outer casing corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 53,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 53,668 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,156 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 43,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,116 miles

Leaking coolant from bottom hose

Offside Rear Tyre deteoriated

Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,116 miles

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

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

Leaking coolant from bottom hose

Offside Rear Tyre deteoriated

Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,687 miles

Back box deteriated

Main beam switch faulty

Fail 20 Sep 2014 37,687 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Back box deteriated

Main beam switch faulty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,013 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 33,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,340 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,894 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 24,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

surface corrosion on rear suspension items

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,680 miles

headlamp main beam flasher in operative, all other functions not affected

Fail 19 Feb 2008 13,680 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

headlamp main beam flasher in operative, all other functions not affected

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,164 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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DV04 HUJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DV04 HUJ, 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 DV04 HUJ registered?

DV04 HUJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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