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Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing worn but still meets requirements
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing worn but still meets requirements
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED...
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS...
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED...
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS...
FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED AND MOUNTING RUSTED...
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY..
REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY...
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM RUSTY...
REAR WIPER SPLIT...
SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS...
FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI JOINT DAMAGED...
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY AND EXHAUST CLAMP WEAK...
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS...
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH DROP LINKS...
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CRACKING... (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CRACKING... (5.3.2 (c))
REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...
REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY AND SPLIT...
SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
front exhaust clamp missing rear clamp corroded but not leaking
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to age related cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (3.5.1i)
Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
front exhaust clamp missing rear clamp corroded but not leaking
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexi & rear at joint (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heavy corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges
o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexi & rear at joint (7.1.2)
Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust heavy corrosion
n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges
o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges
Nearside Front play in inner rack joint
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front play in inner rack joint
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ticking noise from engine
Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ticking noise from engine
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
front exhaust pipe clamp broken
rear wiper blade broken
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
airbag light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HM04 LAM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 HM04 LAM, 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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HM04 LAM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 2004.
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