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RJ04 YMP

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YMP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by operation of direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 80,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by operation of direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,814 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 75,803 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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 27 Jan 2021 71,639 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,682 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 66,671 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,810 miles

Rear Other passenger door catch insecure boot (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,407 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 59,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,990 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,990 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 52,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,630 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,021 miles

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

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

Slight blow exhaust rear. Clamp missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,021 miles

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

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

Slight blow exhaust rear. Clamp missing

Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,363 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,363 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 36,772 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,094 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on treads

Pass 5 Jul 2010 28,972 miles

the rear box exhaust clamp is deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2009 26,004 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 24,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 24,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 20,945 miles

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

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

Recomend tracking adjusted

Slight blow rear silencer

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 YMP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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