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J20 HDG

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,077 mi
Last recorded47,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 HDG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,077 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2026 47,066 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 46,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2023 42,840 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 41,916 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,350 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 40,881 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 40,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 39,911 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 39,911 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 37,753 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking.

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

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

Rear brake performance % low.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,353 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,842 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 34,842 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 33,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,714 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 31,714 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)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,574 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

lift in nearside and offside front shocker upper shocker mountings

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushs seperating

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper joint play

Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

lift in nearside and offside front shocker upper shocker mountings

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushs seperating

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper joint play

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 23,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 14,241 miles

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

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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J20 HDG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J20 HDG, 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 J20 HDG registered?

J20 HDG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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