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RA04 GFV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,757 mi
Last recorded48,757 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA04 GFV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,757 miles

both rear & nearside front brakes fluctuating

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

indicator repeaters pale

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorating

oil leaks

play in offside front anti-roll bar link

rear wiper blade torn off

Fail 1 Oct 2015 48,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

both rear & nearside front brakes fluctuating

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs corroded

indicator repeaters pale

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush bonding deteriorating

oil leaks

play in offside front anti-roll bar link

rear wiper blade torn off

Pass 13 May 2014 41,796 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust box corroded outer skin in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2013 39,038 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 36,628 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

center exhaust section heavily corroded

Pass 23 May 2011 34,106 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 31,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 31,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 28,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 28,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 23,279 miles

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

o/s headlight aim on limit to right

Pass 8 May 2007 19,230 miles

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

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 GFV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GFV, 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 GFV registered?

RA04 GFV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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