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RA04 BYB

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,222 mi
Last recorded122,222 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 BYB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2017 122,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,466 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,896 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 81,867 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front wing damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,867 miles

offside front wing damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2013 72,115 miles

offside front damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2013 72,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front damaged

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,922 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 54,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,222 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 49,222 miles

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

os/f tyre has anail in it

Pass 6 Jun 2009 43,347 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,881 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 31,881 miles

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

the body of offside front shock rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2007 22,185 miles

front wiper blades worn

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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RA04 BYB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RA04 BYB, 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 RA04 BYB registered?

RA04 BYB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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