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HG04 SBZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

39,562 mi
Last recorded39,562 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 SBZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2019 39,562 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,700 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both NSF & OSF. (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 38,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both NSF & OSF. (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

coil spring corroded All four. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,155 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 37,408 miles

Slight play in both front anti roll bar d rubbers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,609 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

slight play in n/s/f link road

Pass 15 May 2014 35,757 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,320 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,954 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 33,866 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 35,578 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 30,731 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 30,729 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 25,679 miles

very slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 May 2007 19,275 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 19,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HG04 SBZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HG04 SBZ, 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 HG04 SBZ registered?

HG04 SBZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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