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MF04 HWP

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,087 mi
Last recorded137,087 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 HWP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 137,087 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 130,678 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 130,562 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,415 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,717 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 102,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,957 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,214 miles

(1.1A.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2b)The offside front indicator repeater is slightly damaged

(2.4G.3)The offside and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkages ball joints are slightly worn

(2.5A.1c)The offside and the nearside front suspension top mountings have slight lift present approximately 05mm without load applied from the road wheels

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in some areas of the vehicle protective covers which either restrict or prevent an inspection taking place

Fail 28 Feb 2011 80,178 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

(1.1A.2b)The offside front position lamp illumination is slightly deteriorated

(1.4A.2b)The offside front indicator repeater is slightly damaged

(2.4G.3)The offside and the nearside front anti-roll bar linkages ball joints are slightly worn

(2.5A.1c)The offside and the nearside front suspension top mountings have slight lift present approximately 05mm without load applied from the road wheels

(2.7.3)The offside front suspension damper has a slight seepage of fluid present

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pad(s) are worn very close to the legal limit,they require renewal as soon as reasonable possible

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing thin,it appears that they will soon require renewal

(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes during their application/reducing efforts have an indifference of 20%,it appears they are ready for service/repairs

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer case is deteriorating

(8.3.1d)The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040mm diameter

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in some areas of the vehicle protective covers which either restrict or prevent an inspection taking place

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,638 miles

(1.1.4a)The offside front position lamp function is starting to deteriorate

(1.5A.1d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorating

(2.4G.3)The offside front suspension linkage rod ball pins have slight play present

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical lift present indicating a worn top mounting

(2.5A.1c)The offside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical lift present indicating a worn top mounting

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is excessively deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,638 miles

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

(1.1.4a)The offside front position lamp function is starting to deteriorate

(1.5A.1d)The offside front indicator repeater colour is slightly deteriorating

(2.4G.3)The offside front suspension linkage rod ball pins have slight play present

(2.5A.1c)The nearside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical lift present indicating a worn top mounting

(2.5A.1c)The offside front MacPherson strut top mounting has slight vertical lift present indicating a worn top mounting

(4.1D1)The nearside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(7.1.1a)The rear exhaust silencer outer case is excessively deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,530 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,245 miles

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

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

Radiator leaking

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 HWP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HWP, 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 HWP is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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