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HJ04 WVL

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,991 mi
Last recorded154,991 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 WVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 154,991 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 154,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 151,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 147,791 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 141,906 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Fail 9 Nov 2017 141,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 139,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 139,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 115,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 115,367 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/rtyre close to tread limit

Pass 14 Dec 2013 93,570 miles

o/s/r tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,923 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 73,923 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 54,775 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 54,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,891 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 36,891 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,197 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 30,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 25,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 17,519 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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HJ04 WVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJ04 WVL, 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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HJ04 WVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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