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FA04 XUJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,842 mi
Last recorded78,842 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 XUJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 78,842 miles

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lens damaged

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 121,675 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 121,670 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,061 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2018 117,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,263 miles

Drivers seat worn/damaged but still in working order

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in both front steering rack joints

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 103,263 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Drivers seat worn/damaged but still in working order

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in both front steering rack joints

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,450 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Mar 2015 97,400 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,798 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 91,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust clamp missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 54,369 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 51,418 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,043 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,863 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,863 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 39,506 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,506 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 30,679 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,364 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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FA04 XUJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FA04 XUJ, 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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FA04 XUJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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