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MT04 JZX

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

131,390 mi
Last recorded131,390 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 JZX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 131,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank both straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Fail 15 Mar 2024 131,390 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank both straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all exhaust system deteriorated front to rear

Pass 28 Mar 2023 130,068 miles

FUEL TANK SECURING STRAPS ARE CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNER WING (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper STRUT TOP MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Rear WIPER BLADE CLEANING EDGE IS MISSING

Offside Rear Upper SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 21 Feb 2023 130,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front coolant leak from radiator and hose

Nearside Rear rear shocker shroud loose

Offside Rear rear shocker shroud loose

Fail 8 Aug 2022 130,038 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification rear axle excessively corroded. dangerous! (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail under passenger seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail under drivers seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,779 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 127,777 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear handbrake cable loose

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 125,879 miles

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

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

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,608 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,987 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 116,555 miles

Oil leak ()

various indicators slightly white

Fail 25 Jul 2016 116,553 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

various indicators slightly white

Pass 27 Jul 2015 114,767 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,270 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 110,484 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,484 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 110,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 110,013 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2012 106,070 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 106,070 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

O/S/F drop link has slight play

front brake disc is corroded due to uneven wear

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 98,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 93,245 miles

Engine noisy.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 86,297 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 86,297 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2007 64,619 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 JZX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 JZX, 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 JZX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 June 2004.

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