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HC04 HZS

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,043 mi
Last recorded109,043 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC04 HZS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 109,043 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 109,043 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 105,292 miles

Both front top mount has free play

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/S and O/S corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 102,986 miles

Exhaust system corroded and front bracket

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,986 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust system corroded and front bracket

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,100 miles

Exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear body damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,100 miles

Exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Exhaust system corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both badly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear body damage

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded All round (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 96,415 miles

Exhaust rust front mount rusted through rear clamp missing

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

Fuel tank strap rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust rust front mount rusted through rear clamp missing

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

Fuel tank strap rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre for temporary use only

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 91,776 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,696 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 90,074 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 90,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

155/80/13

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 78,254 miles

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

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust system are very corroded and also the clamp between centre and rear is missing

offside rear tyre is very perished - DOT CODE 33/08

Pass 28 Jun 2011 68,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 59,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,647 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 39,732 miles

adjusted offside headlamp alignment (was too far right)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HZS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HC04 HZS, 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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HC04 HZS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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