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MF04 HDJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,480 mi
Last recorded112,480 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 HDJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 107,157 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 107,157 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box not attatched (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 90,897 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 90,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,436 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 86,436 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 83,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 76,652 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 76,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 68,829 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,254 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 60,254 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,807 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,273 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 40,352 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 HDJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HDJ, 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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MF04 HDJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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