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HF04 VLZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,451 mi
Last recorded91,451 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,528 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 85,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,310 miles

nearside wiper blade damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside wiper blade damaged

Fail 16 May 2016 81,284 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 74,011 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,011 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 65,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 57,810 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 57,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,477 miles

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

O/side rear tyre has wear on inner tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 43,276 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 36,808 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 17,701 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)

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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HF04 VLZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc 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 HF04 VLZ, 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 HF04 VLZ registered?

HF04 VLZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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The MOT history for HF04 VLZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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