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PJ04 VCD

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,988 mi
Last recorded63,988 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 63,988 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 53,535 miles

Front tyres wrong size

Nearside sun visor missing

Nearside wiper bleary

Fail 31 May 2017 53,507 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition back box (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake just met limit

car is over heating

oil leking

Pass 26 May 2016 46,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 46,402 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 43,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 39,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,168 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

radiater damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 32,535 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 32,535 miles

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,932 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wear and cracking in tread..

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,959 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 19,959 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 17,146 miles

all wiper blades deteriorating..

Pass 28 May 2008 15,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 12,718 miles

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)

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 VCD is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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