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MT04 HWD

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,468 mi
Last recorded131,468 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HWD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 131,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserved travel

Pass 30 May 2018 126,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill area has surface rust

Fail 24 May 2018 126,143 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear sill area has surface rust

Pass 25 May 2017 121,679 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 117,566 miles

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

both front tyres wearing from inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 117,566 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing from inside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 112,836 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 112,836 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 106,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,089 miles

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust corroded

rear screen scratched

Fail 21 Jun 2013 101,089 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

rear screen scratched

Pass 19 May 2012 96,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,708 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,708 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2010 76,633 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 76,546 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 59,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,087 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 31,505 miles

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

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

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

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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MT04 HWD is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT04 HWD, 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 MT04 HWD registered?

MT04 HWD is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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