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FD04 JLX

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,940 mi
Last recorded37,940 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 JLX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 37,940 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 34,026 miles

Front shockers corroded

Front tyres worn on outer sidewall

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 34,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front shockers corroded

Front tyres worn on outer sidewall

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2022 30,561 miles

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 30,561 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Rear shock corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear axel corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 27,234 miles

exhaust back box outer skin pealing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 24,275 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 24,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 18,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 27,944 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,438 miles

rear box

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,795 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 22,694 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 22,692 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 20,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 11,661 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 10,533 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 10,533 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 9,335 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 5,017 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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FD04 JLX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD04 JLX, 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 FD04 JLX registered?

FD04 JLX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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