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MJ53 YWM

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,658 mi
Last recorded49,658 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 YWM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 49,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 49,655 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 49,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 47,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 47,411 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 47,101 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,262 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken

Coolant expansion bottle cap leaking under pressure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim slightly low, unable to adjust due to adjusters broken/ not working

Offside Parking brake may need adjustment/repair

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,453 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 45,453 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 44,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,264 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,689 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,052 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,047 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)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,376 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 30,266 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 30,257 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,808 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 16,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

both front replaced

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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MJ53 YWM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red 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 MJ53 YWM, 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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MJ53 YWM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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