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PY04 FYZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,930 mi
Last recorded103,930 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 FYZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,930 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 103,924 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 94,739 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 94,739 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,389 miles

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 4 Nov 2017 85,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,648 miles

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,647 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear mountings broke away (7.1.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

exhaust system corroded and rear silencer

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,996 miles

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

all exh brkts rusted thin

Fail 30 Jun 2014 67,688 miles

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

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

all exh brkts rusted thin

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,785 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 40,058 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 40,058 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,039 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,055 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,399 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,399 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 10,208 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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PY04 FYZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PY04 FYZ, 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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PY04 FYZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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