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HN04 PJV

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,548 mi
Last recorded96,548 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN04 PJV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 96,548 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 96,548 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 91,620 miles

underside corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 91,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 36 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

underside corroded

Pass 31 May 2023 87,831 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 87,827 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 86,325 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 86,321 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 83,208 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2020 83,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear sidewalls perishing inner and outer

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,352 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 74,932 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 74,932 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 72,804 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,676 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicaters

front brake balance poor under light braking

nearside rear tyre raised outer edge worn

very sligfht play in nearside lower swivel

Pass 30 Apr 2014 64,329 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 57,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,463 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 44,634 miles

RADIATOR FAN MOTOR BURNT OUT - VEHICLE OVERHEATED ON TEST

Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,426 miles

Nearside rear tyre bald on insde edge

Offside front tyre eorn on inside

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,995 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 20,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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HN04 PJV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN04 PJV, 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 HN04 PJV registered?

HN04 PJV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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