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PJ04 VBK

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,439 mi
Last recorded120,439 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VBK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 120,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 120,439 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 120,438 miles

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,016 miles

(Different size tyres on the front axle to the rear)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 114,016 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi blown (8.2.1.1 (b))

(Different size tyres on the front axle to the rear)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 110,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,121 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 105,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak pos rocker ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 98,993 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber perished (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak pos rocker ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,926 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

rattle from catalyst area

Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured pale (1.4.A.2f)

rattle from catalyst area

Pass 20 Feb 2016 85,223 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,859 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 53,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 44,943 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 36,106 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,711 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,666 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 28,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 25,074 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 25,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PJ04 VBK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PJ04 VBK, 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 PJ04 VBK registered?

PJ04 VBK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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