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MM04 DPY

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,234 mi
Last recorded40,234 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 DPY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 40,234 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi minor leak

rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2025 38,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 38,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to flash white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to flash white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 37,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to flash white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to flash white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 33,546 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 33,564 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 32,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 32,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,875 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,524 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 30,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,202 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,563 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 25,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,188 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 20,325 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 11,513 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 11,506 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 May 2007 11,304 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MM04 DPY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 MM04 DPY, 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 MM04 DPY registered?

MM04 DPY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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