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RJ04 HGZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,206 mi
Last recorded146,206 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 HGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 146,206 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Strong advise (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 137,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 21 Apr 2022 134,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 129,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2021 129,006 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

clutch pedal sticking to floor

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2019 125,111 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 115,413 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 105,848 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 105,848 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,664 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,845 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,755 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,606 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer severely rusted

Fail 16 Apr 2012 46,603 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear silencer severely rusted

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,911 miles

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

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

centre exhaust clamp severely corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,113 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 25,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,709 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 18,749 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 13,890 miles

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

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

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 HGZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RJ04 HGZ, 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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RJ04 HGZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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