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MC04 ULM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,790 mi
Last recorded94,790 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 ULM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 94,790 miles

Rear seats missing from vehicle.

Both rear light units deteriorated.

Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,879 miles

Both rear light units deteriorated.

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate,

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear seats removed from vehicle.

Slight blow from exhaust.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 91,087 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 89,371 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 86,433 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 86,433 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,558 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive Movement

Fail 19 Aug 2020 82,558 miles

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))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive Movement

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,372 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,070 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 75,685 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2017 75,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,836 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

front o/s tyre has excess wear to inner tread

Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,496 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 64,753 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,744 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,429 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,383 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 47,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,335 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 34,359 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,403 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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MC04 ULM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MC04 ULM, 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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MC04 ULM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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