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RJ04 HSE

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

142,111 mi
Last recorded142,111 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 HSE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 142,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock has corrosion

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 142,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock has corrosion

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 142,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cup mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to test rear belts

park brake efficiency a borderline pass

Pass 8 Nov 2024 141,097 miles

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2023 138,495 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 7 Nov 2023 138,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,286 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting has a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete rear seats

Fail 7 Nov 2022 134,286 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (loose) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting has a temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete rear seats

Pass 8 Nov 2021 128,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 128,537 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 119,445 miles

rear seat removed

Fail 3 Dec 2020 119,439 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))

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

rear seat removed

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,639 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 98,315 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 98,315 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 86,309 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 86,309 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 59,635 miles

rear silencer outer rusty

Fail 15 May 2015 59,635 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer outer rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,262 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 20,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,510 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,402 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 12,418 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 12,418 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 9,649 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2007 7,235 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 HSE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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