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MF04 HZE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,847 mi
Last recorded82,847 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 HZE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 82,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 79,817 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 79,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch at bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 77,154 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 77,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,388 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 71,011 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount slight play

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 64,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 60,644 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,964 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded at nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,613 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 51,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,129 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 46,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s and o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,874 miles

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

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 26 Feb 2014 25,318 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 16,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre very close to limit on inner edge

offside front tyre very close to limit on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 10,766 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 8,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 7,544 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 6,367 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 5,210 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 3,696 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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MF04 HZE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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