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MK04 HBA

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,458 mi
Last recorded81,458 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 HBA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 81,458 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Passengers airbag turned off

Fail 9 May 2018 81,458 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Passengers airbag turned off

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,653 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,445 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,554 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,554 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 60,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,755 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 52,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,740 miles

rear silencer corroded and weak.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,452 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 39,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 27,874 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 27,843 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2007 12,462 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 12,462 miles

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

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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MK04 HBA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MK04 HBA, 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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MK04 HBA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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