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FD04 UTC

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,617 mi
Last recorded75,617 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 UTC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,617 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear nail cant repair

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess loose but secure (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2020 75,602 miles

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear nail cant repair

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess loose but secure (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,889 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 67,309 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 64,076 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 64,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,668 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks damp (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

both rear tyres perishing in tyre tread & outer sidewalls

coil spring corroded front & rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear tyres different sizes but same size tyres on the same axle

Fail 19 Feb 2016 60,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc drivshaft gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wiper blade split on ends

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front shocks damp (2.7.3)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

both rear tyres perishing in tyre tread & outer sidewalls

coil spring corroded front & rear in areas (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear tyres different sizes but same size tyres on the same axle

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,369 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 56,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 52,460 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 49,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,371 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust hanger corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 45,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,457 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,457 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 32,792 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly borderline pass

nearside wiper blade starting to split borderline pass

Pass 8 Feb 2008 28,914 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 28,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 22,015 miles

Although the brake efficiencies have met the requirements for the MOT test the nearside rear foot brake efficiency is lower than would normally be expected!!

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)

the entire exhaust system is corroded but is not yet compromised or blowing!!

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 UTC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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