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HD04 VHG

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,755 mi
Last recorded80,755 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 80,755 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 78,503 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fuel filler neck damp

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,598 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 76,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged split at base (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Aug 2019 74,799 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 70,743 miles

brake pipes rusty

front discs poor

rear suspension rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2018 70,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake pipes rusty

front discs poor

rear suspension rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,691 miles

ball joint covers cracking + poor

rear suspension rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2016 58,477 miles

front pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 52,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,800 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 39,569 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,278 miles

exhaust in poor condution

Fail 6 Aug 2012 32,278 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condution

Pass 19 Jul 2011 15,737 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 3,213 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 3,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 2,667 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 1,516 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 VHG 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 80%.

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 HD04 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

HD04 VHG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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