CarVerify

Free Car Check

HG04 YJM

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,571 mi
Last recorded66,571 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 YJM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 66,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polish headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Polish headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 66,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 66,540 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 66,527 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,526 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 66,390 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 62,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,389 miles

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

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

under trays and wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,198 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 52,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,242 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 48,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 45,559 miles

brake pads not seen to check

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,096 miles

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

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

brake pads not seen

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,170 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,724 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 32,626 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,171 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded & peeling

Fail 16 Apr 2009 26,168 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded & peeling

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,967 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,967 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,732 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HG04 YJM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HG04 YJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG04 YJM?

You can check the full history of HG04 YJM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HG04 YJM registered?

HG04 YJM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is HG04 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG04 YJM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HG04 YJM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG04 YJM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.