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MC04 YJU

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,325 mi
Last recorded27,325 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC04 YJU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 27,325 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 27,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,367 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 23,365 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 17,006 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 11,793 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 11,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front OBJECT INSIDE TYRE

Pass 11 Oct 2019 11,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 10,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 10,057 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 9,666 miles

exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 8,878 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 8,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 7,382 miles

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 18 Oct 2013 7,382 miles

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

Both rear tyres have age related cracking / Offside rear brake showing signs of binding

Pass 24 Oct 2012 5,998 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 4,098 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 2,504 miles

Both front tyre walls perished.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 1,526 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 1,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 81 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 YJU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJU, 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 MC04 YJU registered?

MC04 YJU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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