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HD04 MHJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 133,667 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2019 121,967 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 1 (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 121,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x 1 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,194 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,366 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two childs seats fitted in rear ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brakes slightly out of balance - advise check

Pass 27 Jun 2016 80,271 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,221 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear number plate fixings deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,191 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 62,019 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 62,019 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,041 miles

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter insecure

offside rear taillamp unit damaged & water contaminated inside unit

Fail 24 Jun 2011 54,041 miles

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

offside front driveshaft inner gaiter insecure

offside rear taillamp unit damaged & water contaminated inside unit

Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,662 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,580 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 32,113 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some test items not visible

Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,113 miles

some test items not visible

Pass 22 Jun 2007 24,697 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 24,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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HD04 MHJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow 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 HD04 MHJ, 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 HD04 MHJ registered?

HD04 MHJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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