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FD04 USC

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,992 mi
Last recorded94,992 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 USC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,992 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 94,992 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 90,786 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,949 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 83,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,342 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,388 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 67,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 21,403 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,754 miles

oil leak /seems to be spill during filling

Pass 7 Dec 2012 36,297 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 36,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,723 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking on side wall does not expose cords at time of test

exhaust corroded but only a minor leak at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2011 34,723 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracking on side wall does not expose cords at time of test

exhaust corroded but only a minor leak at time of test

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front wiper blades split at ends

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

Puncture in nsf tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,535 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 24,203 miles

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

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 USC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 USC, 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 USC registered?

FD04 USC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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