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HC04 HZL

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 HZL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,563 miles

Corrosion to rear axle.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 88,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear axle.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,527 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 84,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,105 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 78,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 72,167 miles

front shock absorbers rusty

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow rear box

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,704 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy Baffles insecure (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,992 miles

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 5 Dec 2016 55,267 miles

front suspension arm bushes have play

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,871 miles

exhaust in poor condition

rear springs in poor condition

top strutt mounts in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,660 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

slight play in top strutt mounts

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2013 41,441 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,111 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2011 33,288 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,999 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,722 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,477 miles

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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HC04 HZL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HC04 HZL, 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 HC04 HZL registered?

HC04 HZL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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