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RJ04 FVU

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

66,555 mi
Last recorded66,555 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 FVU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 66,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,324 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 59,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 57,217 miles

rear silencer outer skin and front flex pipe corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 57,216 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 57,210 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 53,239 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,227 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 45,963 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2017 45,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 36,220 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 25,613 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 16,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 15,247 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 14,558 miles

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 16 Mar 2012 14,558 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 13,697 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 12,907 miles

exhaust rear silencer small leak skin rusted

nearside rear nail in tread

Fail 11 Mar 2009 11,513 miles

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,513 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,954 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 7,375 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,375 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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RJ04 FVU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RJ04 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ04 FVU registered?

RJ04 FVU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is RJ04 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ04 FVU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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