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HK04 HWU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,522 mi
Last recorded86,522 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 HWU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,522 miles

exhaust down pipe flexy deteriating

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s front shock absorber top mount has lift, and getting near limit

o/s front shock absorber top mount has slight lift

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away

Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,946 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust down pipe flexy deteriating

front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

n/s front shock absorber top mount has lift, and getting near limit

n/s rear brake back plate wet/damp

o/s front shock absorber top mount has slight lift

rear exhaust silencer outter skin corroded away

Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,938 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,938 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 684,414 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 68,414 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,402 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,763 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,763 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,073 miles

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

airbag warning lights on

main meam switch faulty- not 'flashing' main beam

Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,207 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 HWU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

HK04 HWU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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