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RJ04 YML

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,673 mi
Last recorded107,673 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YML
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 107,673 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 107,661 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,417 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,417 miles

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,350 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge (inner edge almost bald)

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded not leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2014 87,551 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre wearing more on inner edge (inner edge almost bald)

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 75,215 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2013 75,085 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 57,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corodded.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 45,299 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,374 miles

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

advanced corrosion to exhaust in places esp rear silencer

Pass 15 Jun 2009 33,914 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,921 miles

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,816 miles

both front tyres are low on inner edges

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 YML is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YML, 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 YML is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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