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HG04 YJV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,895 mi
Last recorded64,895 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 64,895 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 64,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner joint to rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 64,275 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 64,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,126 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUTT TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AS SEAT FOLDED DOWN AND BOOT LOADED

Fail 17 Aug 2023 63,100 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush STRUTT TOP MOUNT (5.3.2 (c))

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEAT BELTS AS SEAT FOLDED DOWN AND BOOT LOADED

Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,168 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 62,167 miles

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 60,363 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 60,363 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 59,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake on max travel

Fail 1 Aug 2018 57,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake on max travel

Pass 17 Jul 2017 47,935 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2015 39,166 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jul 2015 39,166 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 37,517 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 37,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 35,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,595 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 31,024 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,024 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 29,557 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 25,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front 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

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

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 YJV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YJV, 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 YJV registered?

HG04 YJV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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