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RL04 NGF

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,463 mi
Last recorded44,463 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 NGF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 44,463 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 44,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 44,372 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded slightly

rear suspension beam corroded.

Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,343 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension beam corroded.

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 23 Aug 2021 44,343 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension beam corroded.

slight oil leak from engine.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,295 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Fail 24 Aug 2020 44,284 miles

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

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

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,956 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 43,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 43,154 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 43,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 40,937 miles

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

Under-body corroded in all areas including prescribed areas

Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,645 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 33,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2012 30,228 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 27,261 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2010 23,981 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2009 21,095 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,232 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 15,021 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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RL04 NGF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL04 NGF, 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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What year was RL04 NGF registered?

RL04 NGF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 2004.

Is RL04 NGF safe to buy?

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