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HG04 YJK

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 YJK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,009 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements 23%

Fail 28 Oct 2025 92,988 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements 23%

Pass 23 Oct 2024 89,140 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort considerably lower then offside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 89,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake effort considerably lower then offside

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,302 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 79,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 79,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 77,519 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 75,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 67,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake long travel

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 61,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2018 61,798 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 57,605 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 49,469 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2015 43,586 miles

front tyres worn low

Fail 29 May 2015 43,586 miles

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

front tyres worn low

Pass 27 May 2014 40,414 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 37,150 miles

nearside wiper has started to deteriorate

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 May 2012 32,082 miles

n/s/f inner tie rod slight play

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 May 2011 27,994 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

beads removed from mirror during test

both front shocks have slight movement in top mountings

both rear springs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 27,994 miles

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

beads removed from mirror during test

both front shocks have slight movement in top mountings

both rear springs slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 26,376 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 34% advise brake check

Fail 14 May 2010 26,376 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)

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

rear brake imbalance 34% advise brake check

Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,768 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 25,768 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 24,823 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2008 24,823 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 22,999 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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HG04 YJK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HG04 YJK, 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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HG04 YJK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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