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FA04 YJH

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,678 mi
Last recorded51,678 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YJH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 51,678 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak

Fail 29 May 2019 51,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 46,781 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 46,781 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached hole in it (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected has got bit black trap on it (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,788 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 37,033 miles

rear body work

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,666 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,666 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

power steering

Pass 17 Jun 2013 24,784 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 16,325 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,942 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 13,297 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 11,674 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 9,582 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 YJH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FA04 YJH, 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 FA04 YJH registered?

FA04 YJH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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The MOT history for FA04 YJH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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