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FD04 FJJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,914 mi
Last recorded107,914 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 FJJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 107,914 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 107,914 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle underside and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Jan 2025 106,852 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicle underside and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,856 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 104,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2019 99,008 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 31 Dec 2019 99,008 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,406 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 94,571 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 94,571 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 92,592 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 92,592 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & middle (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,476 miles

rear exhaust baffles worn

Fail 2 Nov 2015 82,440 miles

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

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

rear exhaust baffles worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,307 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,567 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 44,216 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 44,216 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 41,506 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 41,506 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 39,107 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,846 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 36,846 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 34,183 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 34,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FD04 FJJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FD04 FJJ, 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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FD04 FJJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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