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PJ04 VUX

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,441 mi
Last recorded101,441 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,441 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 101,439 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 88,490 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,500 miles

exhust middle section minor leek

front discs ,,surface rust minor scores

front tyre worn inner edge o/s

Pass 12 Apr 2018 79,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front brake low efficiency

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp 2x (1.1.A.3f)

underbody rust

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,697 miles

some underbody rust

Fail 21 Mar 2017 74,697 miles

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

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

some underbody rust

Pass 30 Mar 2016 69,436 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2016 69,436 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front brake low efficiency

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,228 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 1 Apr 2014 57,924 miles

centre silencer mounting corroded

n/s front brske low efficiency

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,912 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 51,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,337 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front silencer mounting corroded

fuel tank straps rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,337 miles

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front silencer mounting corroded

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,968 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside windscreen cracked in lower corner not in drivers vision

Pass 15 Jun 2010 35,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,767 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 29,367 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 26,209 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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PJ04 VUX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

PJ04 VUX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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