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ML04 HJF

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,921 mi
Last recorded168,921 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 HJF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 168,921 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing from inside edge

Offside Rear foot brake and parking brake low effort but holding

Pass 15 Apr 2017 161,621 miles

Oil leak Under Engine ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 161,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 45% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Battery retaining strap broken and battery slightly loose

Central exhaust bracket broken from pipe

Nearside Front shock absorber has a leak , just passable

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak quite bad, engine and gearbox covered in oil ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 154,724 miles

corrosion on both front shocks

major engine oil leaks

rear exhaust back box outer skin breaking up

Pass 2 May 2015 147,467 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield is loose

front exhaust support bracket corroded

fuel tank support straps showing corrosion

nearside rear top shock absorber bush starting to split

offside rear top shock absorber bush starting to split

rear exhaust clamp is missing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 137,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cat heatshield insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,439 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 128,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,693 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 112,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 83,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,164 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 66,164 miles

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

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,604 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 25,227 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 25,222 miles

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

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

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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ML04 HJF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML04 HJF, 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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ML04 HJF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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