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FD04 URE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,933 mi
Last recorded101,933 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 URE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 101,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at back of drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 May 2026 101,929 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broke (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at back of drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 100,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 95,401 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,905 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 92,905 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,847 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 91,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 83,843 miles

Front Suspension top mounts have slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 83,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension top mounts have slight play

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs in lower cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,520 miles

Front lower suspension arm back bushes have slight play

Front slight play in suspension top mounts

Nearside Front wiper blade splitting

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,331 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2015 60,016 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 60,015 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,353 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,353 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 47,661 miles

rear silencer correded

slight brake bind too o/s front

Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,808 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2011 38,298 miles

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

n/s wiper split but clearing the screen ok

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,067 miles

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

front brake pads low

slight brake bind to front brakes

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 25 Nov 2009 29,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 19,486 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,167 miles

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

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

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 URE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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