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GY04 BUE

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,774 mi
Last recorded117,774 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BUE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 117,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 106,267 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 106,267 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested because of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 100,825 miles

Offside Front door handle

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 98,751 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 98,751 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,571 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,570 miles

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,987 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,097 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,173 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 76,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,537 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 63,537 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)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,155 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 44,087 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 44,087 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,923 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 22,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 14,999 miles

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

nearside + offside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2008 7,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 6,048 miles

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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GY04 BUE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GY04 BUE, 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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GY04 BUE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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