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KO04 MHJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,156 mi
Last recorded88,156 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO04 MHJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,156 miles

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

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

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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 88,154 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front Clamp, Middle Pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working Wipers Not Tested (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear In Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 75,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 75,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,117 miles

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 65,127 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 59,099 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 59,098 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits leaking exhaust (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint is leaking needs resealing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort service brake requires adjustment/repair (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 55,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,447 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 49,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 43,719 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 38,650 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,405 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,582 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,797 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,662 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 16,662 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 12,328 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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KO04 MHJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KO04 MHJ, 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 KO04 MHJ registered?

KO04 MHJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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