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FA04 YJV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 82,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,357 miles

Handbrake warning light stays on when handbrake is released.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread pattern

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 76,266 miles

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

Handbrake warning light stays on when handbrake is released.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread pattern

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,912 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,839 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 54,252 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 44,186 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

o/s headlamp been repaired

Pass 22 Aug 2011 44,176 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre has signs of deterioration within the tread pattern

Pass 11 May 2009 29,116 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2008 19,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 15,968 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 15,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 YJV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YJV, 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 YJV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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