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HW04 HWB

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,183 mi
Last recorded129,183 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 HWB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2025 129,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 119,323 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 87,137 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 86,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,251 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 64,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 57,303 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides ( wearing outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,788 miles

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,311 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 43,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,412 miles

Nearside 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 silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,783 miles

rear exaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2014 33,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear exaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,458 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2012 27,062 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 23,961 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge (recommend replace)

Pass 5 May 2010 20,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 18,131 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 15,884 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 15,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 12,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 HWB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HW04 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

HW04 HWB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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