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MD04 VTW

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,711 mi
Last recorded103,711 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 VTW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to prescribed area/s not considered excessive at time of test

emissions just met requirements at time of test

engine management light on

nearside headlamp aim adjusted from inside of headlamp at time of test correct

Fail 15 Jun 2017 103,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.23% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill area/s (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to prescribed area/s not considered excessive at time of test

nearside headlamp aim adjusted from inside of headlamp at time of test correct

Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,848 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 91,433 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 6 May 2015 91,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,515 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 84,515 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,507 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 72,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 67,305 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,064 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,689 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,524 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 22,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MD04 VTW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MD04 VTW, 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 MD04 VTW registered?

MD04 VTW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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