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PJ04 YUW

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,693 mi
Last recorded79,693 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 YUW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 79,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 75,397 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,553 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 72,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust detorated

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2020 69,481 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2019 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2019 67,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,542 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Oct 2018 65,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,963 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,479 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 57,276 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer cover weakening/corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

rear exhaust silencer outer cover weakening/corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 2 Apr 2012 53,060 miles

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

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

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 18 Apr 2011 47,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,335 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,411 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,110 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,110 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance

Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,224 miles

Nearside 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 YUW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YUW, 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 YUW registered?

PJ04 YUW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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