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MF04 ETT

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 ETT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026 64,792 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% very slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight interaction on rear lights

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Jan 2025 56,493 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 56,490 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam switch missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024
Fail 15 Jan 2024

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 51,497 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 51,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 50,983 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 50,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,080 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 50,080 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 49,107 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on inner wall

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber slightly coroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 48,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber slightly coroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 47,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,925 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 45,925 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 44,865 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,864 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 43,862 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,415 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 37,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,558 miles

both front wipers split

rear exhaust box beginning to rust and slight blow from joint

Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,558 miles

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

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

both front wipers split

rear exhaust box beginning to rust and slight blow from joint

Fail 20 Mar 2008 25,303 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,303 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,028 miles

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

Offside 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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MF04 ETT is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 MF04 ETT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF04 ETT registered?

MF04 ETT is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is MF04 ETT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 ETT shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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