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HD04 MHM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,687 mi
Last recorded59,687 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 MHM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2018 59,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Excessively split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower coil spring seat area of axle/suspension arm, next to lower shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer b/pad almost metal to metal with disc face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer tread edge area in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer b/pad almost metal to metal with disc face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner b/pads appear abit low

Both front shock absorbers (esp O/S/F) starting to get abit corroded

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Front and rear bumpers getting abit damaged (esp rear bumper

N/S/R lower coil spring seat area of axle/suspension arm, getting abit corroded

Slight wear and seperation starting at O/S/F suspension arm rear bush

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,865 miles

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Both front tyres worn low on tread and nearing limits of wear, and also N/S/R tyre

Front and rear bumpers getting abit damaged

Front outer b/pads appear low and near limits of wear (esp O/S/F, almost ON limit of wear)

O/S/F lower ball joint grease bellow starting to perrish and split

Pass 23 Dec 2016 50,242 miles

Front exhaust clamp rusty

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

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2016 50,242 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp rusty

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

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

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

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2015 44,593 miles

Both rear suspension arm spring seat areas, getting abit corroded

Exhaust rear silencer box getting very corroded

Front and rear bumpers getting abit damaged and broken (esp rear bumper)

O/S/F brake binding on slightly

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,628 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/F tyres getting abit low on tread

Both rear coil spring suspension arm seat areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Rear bumper abit damaged

Fail 17 Dec 2014 38,626 miles

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

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

Both O/S/R and N/S/F tyres getting abit low on tread

Both rear coil spring suspension arm seat areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded (esp rear silencer box)

Rear bumper abit damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2013 33,861 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 33,854 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust system starting to get abit corroded in places (esp rear silencer box)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,962 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 29,962 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S/F roll-bar outer linkage lower joint

Both front tyres low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Exhaust rear silencer getting corroded

N/S/R tyre low on tread and almost ON limits of wear

Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,221 miles

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F top susp/mount bush

Exhaust system getting abit corroded (esp rear silencer section)

N/S/R tyre nearing limits of wear at outer tread edge area

Rear axle beam/suspension arm components getting abit corroded around lower spring seats

Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,701 miles

Exhaust rear silencer getting very corroded at outer skin

N/S/F brake appears to be binding on slightly

N/S/R tyre getting low on tread at outer edge and nearing limits of wear

Pass 9 Dec 2009 19,176 miles

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

Rear of exhaust is very rusty,

Rear tyres show irregular wear.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Fail 9 Dec 2009 19,176 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear of exhaust is very rusty,

Rear tyres show irregular wear.

Rear wiper blade is split.

Pass 10 Dec 2008 15,072 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 11,392 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 8,836 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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HD04 MHM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MHM, 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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HD04 MHM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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