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MH04 UBU

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 UBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 126,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 118,564 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure broken (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,942 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,380 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,701 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 82,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 78,523 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 78,508 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,828 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 71,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,816 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 57,801 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,375 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,338 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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MH04 UBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 MH04 UBU, 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 MH04 UBU registered?

MH04 UBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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