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MD04 ZHR

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,114 mi
Last recorded94,114 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 ZHR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 93,569 miles

Brake pipe covers are fitted to the vehicle

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 93,566 miles

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

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

Brake pipe covers are fitted to the vehicle

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad connection in light unit multi plug (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad connection in light unit multi plug (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bad connection in light unit multi plug (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 93,327 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 24 Apr 2019 93,326 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,848 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Rear coils corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 92,835 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle corroded

Rear coils corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

centre to rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 7 Apr 2017 92,669 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 92,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 92,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 92,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 91,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 89,249 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 89,245 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 80,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brakes 17% out of balance not a fail so pass and advise

nearside rear brake backplate looks damp not sign of a leak so pass and advise checked

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,143 miles

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

Oil leak

front brakes 17% out of balance not a fail so pass and advise

nearside rear brake backplate looks damp not sign of a leak so pass and advise checked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 71,040 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,309 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 62,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,964 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 38,343 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,485 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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MD04 ZHR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZHR, 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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MD04 ZHR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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