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RJ04 YNS

2004 Fiat Panda

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,148 mi
Last recorded173,148 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 YNS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 173,148 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and noisey/creaking on full lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both sides outer sills weak and rusty and bubbling in places [not gone through at time of test]

exhaust rear section rusty and silencer box outer skins splitting apart

heavy under body corrosion in all places

interior rear view mirror missing

offside rear handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 1 Oct 2021 163,574 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2021 163,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,648 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 148,798 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 148,704 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 80,376 miles

Headlight adjusters seized

Fail 8 Feb 2018 80,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlight adjusters seized

Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,174 miles

rear silencer poor condition

Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,170 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer poor condition

Pass 6 May 2016 70,395 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 70,395 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,090 miles

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)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 62,056 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)

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 54,224 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated/corroded and joint clamp missing

Pass 8 May 2013 48,333 miles

Winter tyres fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 May 2012 42,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 37,227 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres are getting low on tread and nsr tyre is worn on outer edge

nsf tyre has slight wear on outer edges

rear box outer skin is heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 33,064 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,018 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,827 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

corrosion to rear exhaust section

knocking from steering column

slight movement in steering

Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,826 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades split

corrosion to rear exhaust section

knocking from steering column

slight movement in steering

Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,424 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 20,424 miles

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust heavily corroded in areas

nearside headlight aim slightly high

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 YNS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNS, 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 YNS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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