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MF04 VVM

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,874 mi
Last recorded46,874 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 VVM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, approx 3mm of wear left. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,872 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, approx 3mm of wear left. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 41,889 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,398 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,843 miles

Age related cracks to both rear tyres

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Corrosion to exhaust system

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 31,232 miles

Exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2017 31,232 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 27,690 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Fail 19 Feb 2016 27,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,143 miles

exhaust clamp missing exhaust not insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2015 24,143 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

exhaust clamp missing exhaust not insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2014 20,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 14,635 miles

rear exhuast deteriorated

Fail 3 Aug 2012 14,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear exhuast deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2011 8,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 3,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 3,922 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2009 2,221 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 2,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,944 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 1,739 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 1,739 miles

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

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 VVM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VVM, 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 VVM registered?

MF04 VVM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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