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FC04 VCY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,404 mi
Last recorded107,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 VCY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,404 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,404 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jan 2018 104,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,745 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 99,029 miles

Front screen wipers splitting at ends

Offside front shock absorber 'sweating'

Play in offside front suspension leg top mounting

Rear reg. plate deteriorating

Fail 23 May 2016 99,029 miles

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

Front screen wipers splitting at ends

Front tyres inner edges worn esp. offside

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front shock absorber 'sweating'

Play in offside front suspension leg top mounting

Rear reg. plate deteriorating

Pass 12 May 2015 92,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 86,805 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 78,640 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 69,455 miles

Offside front brake has some 'binding'- pad/s may be wearing low?

Rear reg. plate de-laminating

Unable to view all brakes for wear

Pass 23 May 2011 59,609 miles

Front tyres inner edges worn to limits

Play in McPherson strut top mountings

Rear reg. plate de-laminating

Sligfht damage- offside front brake hose

Pass 6 May 2010 49,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 41,425 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Fail 28 Apr 2008 37,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,457 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 31,970 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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FC04 VCY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FC04 VCY, 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 FC04 VCY registered?

FC04 VCY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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