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MJ04 VHX

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,321 mi
Last recorded78,321 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 VHX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 78,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 73,459 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 73,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 66,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 66,423 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,460 miles

wipers perished

Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,453 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

wipers perished

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,200 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 54,903 miles

front wipers splitting but clearing drivers view ok

full exhaust excessivley corroded but not blowing or insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2013 54,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wipers splitting but clearing drivers view ok

full exhaust excessivley corroded but not blowing or insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,476 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 52,338 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,331 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 47,802 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,956 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 May 2007 28,020 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 28,019 miles

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)

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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MJ04 VHX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ04 VHX, 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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MJ04 VHX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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