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HT04 ZSE

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 ZSE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,418 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 103,418 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,317 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 79,861 miles

Offside Front Lower sill has slight damage

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,040 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 59,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,851 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2016 57,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,622 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,148 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 55,148 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 53,854 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,548 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2012 52,541 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,509 miles

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

park brake lever button sticking

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,643 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,286 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 48,986 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,986 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 28,718 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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HT04 ZSE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HT04 ZSE, 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 HT04 ZSE registered?

HT04 ZSE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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