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EA04 HFX

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,126 mi
Last recorded111,126 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 HFX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 111,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective appears to be wrong one (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread opaque (0.1 (b))

headlamp switch does not work for flashing facility, and main beam lamp on dull continuously

Pass 24 Mar 2025 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 165/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 109,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 165/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 106,977 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 104,476 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 104,476 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,732 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,141 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,489 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 83,515 miles

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,357 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,690 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 7 Apr 2015 64,802 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 64,802 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 21 Mar 2014 59,699 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,696 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,685 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,134 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 32,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 19,223 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 19,223 miles

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

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

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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EA04 HFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EA04 HFX, 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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EA04 HFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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