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PJ04 VUK

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,010 mi
Last recorded55,010 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 VUK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 55,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2024 55,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,419 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 49,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,100 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and under- inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 49,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,737 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 47,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 45,179 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,642 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 40,705 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)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2017 40,705 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,587 miles

REAR SILENCER DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Feb 2015 35,563 miles

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

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

gearbox hydraulic system leaking

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2014 33,946 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 29,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower arm bushes starting to wear

exhaust system badly corroded

front shockers starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2013 29,810 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to wear

exhaust system badly corroded

front shockers starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

rear springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 28,087 miles

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

gear box leak

rear section of exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 28,087 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box leak

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,963 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 16,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 15,933 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 14,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 13,728 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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PJ04 VUK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PJ04 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

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

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