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HW04 DKY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,653 mi
Last recorded103,653 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 DKY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 103,653 miles

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

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,217 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 102,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,719 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

wheel fixings covered.

Fail 8 Aug 2024 100,683 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

wheel fixings covered.

Pass 2 Aug 2023 99,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket/clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges, perished and cracking,, 1.9mm Recommend Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges, perished and cracking, 2mm,, Recommend Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe,, recommend wax oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system, slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Aug 2022 98,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges ..2.4mm,, perished and cracking,, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, perishing,, 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer box/pipe deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2021 97,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend check/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend check (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.9mm,, tread perished and starting to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe/axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system, slight deterioration

recommend having tyre pressures and steering track checked

Pass 23 Jul 2020 95,981 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advance travel, handbrake lever

both front tyres, worn slightly on edges

exhaust system, slight deterioration in places

n/s/f outer brake pad, looks 2/3 worn

Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,552 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 93,170 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF anti roll bar drop link has slight play

OSF anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2018 93,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NSF anti roll bar drop link has slight play

OSF anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,881 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

recommend tracking

Pass 12 Aug 2016 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low advise (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 73,789 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight cracks front number plate

smoke comeing from radiator cooling fan during test/ moter siezed advise

Pass 7 Aug 2012 58,331 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 52,314 miles

Front wipers split.

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

Rear silencer slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance high

near side front tyre worn to limit

off side front tyre worn to limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 37,944 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,561 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 30,561 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 22,845 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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HW04 DKY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HW04 DKY, 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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HW04 DKY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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