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PF53 FHK

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,075 mi
Last recorded95,075 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FHK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,075 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has excessive play

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

back box corroded

oil leak

suspension components corroded

under-body corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has excessive play

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has excessive play

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

oil leak

suspension components corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 93,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underbody and various suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 89,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,518 miles

uv joint slight play-slight oil leak-exhaust corroded-rear coil springs corroded-x2 front top mount slight lift-

Pass 18 Oct 2019 86,879 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 86,879 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 82,627 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 82,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,883 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,883 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,097 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,618 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 9 Feb 2013 60,320 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,282 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,493 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 7 Feb 2012 56,402 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 1 Feb 2011 51,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,004 miles

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,768 miles

Rear 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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PF53 FHK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF53 FHK, 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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PF53 FHK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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