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RA04 DFJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,626 mi
Last recorded89,626 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 DFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 89,626 miles

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP HAS CORRODED AWAY,BUT PIPES ARE SECURE (RUST)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 89,626 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested insufficient beam pattern,both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split at both ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens needs polishing (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

FRONT EXHAUST CLAMP HAS CORRODED AWAY,BUT PIPES ARE SECURE (RUST)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,623 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle slow to return (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 81,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door handle slow to return (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 77,963 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 77,963 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 73,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 73,153 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,975 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 64,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion around top. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 57,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 54,245 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,989 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,726 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 42,954 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 39,475 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

tyre size = 155/80R13

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,683 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 17,550 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,262 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 10,391 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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RA04 DFJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RA04 DFJ, 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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RA04 DFJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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