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HW04 HVS

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

62,240 mi
Last recorded62,240 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HVS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 62,240 miles

corrasion underside including some components

Fail 28 Dec 2024 62,236 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrasion underside including some components

Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Fail 7 Nov 2023 62,161 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,829 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,564 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 60,414 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper top mountings (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2017 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,877 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 53,103 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 53,103 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 47,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 43,870 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 31 May 2012 41,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 41,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,549 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 31,740 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 21,499 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 15,418 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 HVS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HVS, 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 HW04 HVS registered?

HW04 HVS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is HW04 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW04 HVS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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