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PJ04 YVL

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,865 mi
Last recorded82,865 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 YVL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 82,865 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre 27 years old

offside front tyre very perished on inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,853 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 54,853 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,497 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,554 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 22,810 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 22,810 miles

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

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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 YVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

PJ04 YVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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