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FG04 XVU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,512 mi
Last recorded49,512 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,023 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 48,569 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,192 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 48,188 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 47,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 46,315 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 45,631 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 44,696 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Fail 2 Dec 2019 44,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,132 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,364 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 41,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 41,070 miles

exhaust rear clamp deteriorated

nearside front tyre on wear marker at inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,376 miles

n/s/f tyre showing wear on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,905 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 38,391 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 37,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 35,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,808 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 32,498 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 24,935 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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FG04 XVU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FG04 XVU, 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 FG04 XVU registered?

FG04 XVU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FG04 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 XVU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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