CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV04 MXW

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 MXW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 97,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust back-box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,883 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 84,882 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,237 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 75,717 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 74,013 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,981 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,489 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,945 miles

Nearside rear box weak

Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,931 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp bolt missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear box weak

Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,003 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2018 59,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre wear inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,643 miles

N/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 55,640 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

N/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 51,477 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded at bottom

Brake servo has signs of previous leakage no leaks at time of test

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear exhaust outer skin is corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,654 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,026 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,370 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,123 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,241 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV04 MXW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HV04 MXW, 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

How do I check the history of HV04 MXW?

You can check the full history of HV04 MXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV04 MXW registered?

HV04 MXW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is HV04 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV04 MXW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV04 MXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV04 MXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.