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MT04 JZM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 85,645 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

OIL LEAK ..ROCKER COVER ,OIL FILTER, SUMP

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 75,783 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 66,339 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 66,321 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour n/s/f and o/s/f. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal corroded holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer seal and inner rear arch holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear exhaust baffles broken up in back box.

Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,309 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 56,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 51,309 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,380 miles

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 45,380 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 39,543 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corodded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,577 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 28,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 28,579 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 26,345 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,702 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 23,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 20,455 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 20,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 17,305 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 13,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 13,689 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 10,813 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 7,786 miles

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 JZM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JZM, 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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MT04 JZM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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