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RJ04 ZFR

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,805 mi
Last recorded79,805 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 ZFR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,805 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 77,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf tyre side wall slightly damaged

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 73,410 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 73,410 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 66,802 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,765 miles

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

fuel cap plastic type

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 53,635 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 7 Apr 2009 39,188 miles

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

non- standard fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2008 25,079 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 13,877 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 13,877 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner tread and on 1-6

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

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 ZFR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ04 ZFR registered?

RJ04 ZFR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is RJ04 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ04 ZFR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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