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HN53 OBY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,642 mi
Last recorded104,642 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 OBY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2017 104,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 100,168 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,886 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 84,943 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 84,885 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,034 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 77,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 69,679 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,679 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 62,915 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,240 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 44,789 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 44,779 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,054 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,710 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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HN53 OBY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HN53 OBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN53 OBY registered?

HN53 OBY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is HN53 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 OBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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