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PL04 FZV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,008 mi
Last recorded93,008 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 FZV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,008 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 91,468 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe to back-box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 91,468 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre pipe to back-box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 86,242 miles

engine light illuminated

Fail 25 Oct 2017 86,241 miles

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,512 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 84,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 82,581 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

oil leak from sump area

Pass 12 Nov 2014 80,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 80,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,033 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn below 2.5mm

Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,033 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn below 2.5mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,676 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 69,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 69,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 57,833 miles

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

both front tyres getting close to wear indicators

Fail 24 Nov 2010 57,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres getting close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Nov 2009 47,860 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,598 miles

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)

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

all wiper blades splitting

Fail 17 Nov 2008 39,598 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all wiper blades splitting

Pass 28 Nov 2007 28,476 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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PL04 FZV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PL04 FZV, 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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PL04 FZV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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