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HK04 ELV

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 ELV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 106,983 miles

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

car runs with misfire

coolant leak

osr outer door handle sticking

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 105,464 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 102,778 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle/catch sticking. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator interference. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 NSR/OSR and upper bushes worn. (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 102,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect X2 NSF/OSF machine polish lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre puncture repair. ()

Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Handle/catch sticking. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator interference. (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 NSR/OSR and upper bushes worn. (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured X2 NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 92,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 89,048 miles

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 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 89,044 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing to be tested after brake repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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 155 80 13 (5.2.3 (e))

o/s parking brake reading low

Pass 18 Feb 2021 87,055 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 87,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,385 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,517 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 14 Feb 2017 63,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,254 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play steering nearside

Fail 22 Mar 2014 52,487 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play steering nearside

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 49,192 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust toutching fuel tank heat sheild

Pass 14 Apr 2012 45,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,290 miles

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded away ,rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,338 miles

crack in screen swept area,less than 40mm.

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2010 36,334 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

crack in screen swept area,less than 40mm.

nearside front shock body damp with oil,weeping!

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm!!!

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2009 28,918 miles

offside front anti-roll bar link joint worn,play becoming excessive!

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 20,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,208 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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HK04 ELV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 HK04 ELV, 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 HK04 ELV registered?

HK04 ELV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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