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GY04 BUV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,584 mi
Last recorded113,584 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 BUV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,584 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 113,584 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,182 miles

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

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

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Fail 19 Mar 2015 110,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear silencer outerskin rusted/deteriorated but not leaking at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,058 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer outerskin deteriorated

signs of antifreeze leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 89,168 miles

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

rear silencer outerskin deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2013 89,165 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear silencer outerskin deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 79,400 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Fail 1 Mar 2012 79,388 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

rear silencer outer skin rusted/deteriorating

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,429 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 25 Mar 2011 70,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,025 miles

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Mar 2010 59,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear numberplate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,378 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,365 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,263 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 31,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 BUV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BUV, 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 BUV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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