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HC04 JBE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 83,883 miles

both front coil springs slight corroded

o/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 16 May 2015 83,883 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

Pass 16 May 2014 71,635 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 8 May 2014 71,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

all coil springs corroded

brake fluid below max line

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2013 62,014 miles

exhaust rear box deteriating

Fail 22 Apr 2013 62,013 miles

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

exhaust rear box deteriating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,937 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,071 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 33,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,282 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 28,080 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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 JBE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

HC04 JBE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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