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MF04 VTJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,947 mi
Last recorded69,947 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 69,947 miles

Central Front front registration cracked but not likely to be misread

Central Rear rear registration cracked but not likely to be misread

Front Lower both front lower anti roll bar linkage ball joint covers perishing

Front both osf/nsf macpherson struts has slight movement at the upper attachment

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and has small leak of gases

Nearside couldn't fully inspect brake lines and fuel pipes due to cover

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on centre of tread

Fail 8 Aug 2019 69,844 miles

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

Central Front front registration cracked but not likely to be misread

Central Rear rear registration cracked but not likely to be misread

Front Lower both front lower anti roll bar linkage ball joint covers perishing

Front both osf/nsf macpherson struts has slight movement at the upper attachment

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

Nearside Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and has small leak of gases

Nearside couldn't fully inspect brake lines and fuel pipes due to cover

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking on centre of tread

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,674 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,853 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has piece metal in it

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box corrded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,622 miles

Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,450 miles

Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 46,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Corrosion To Exhaust Back Box

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 43,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Corrosion to Exhaust Back Box

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,345 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,322 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 34,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,013 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 30,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 25,073 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,921 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,949 miles

rear tyre perishedslightly in treads

Fail 8 Mar 2007 13,949 miles

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

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

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

near side and offside rear tyres perished inside treads

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 VTJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTJ, 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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What year was MF04 VTJ registered?

MF04 VTJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is MF04 VTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 VTJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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