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RV04 RYJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,238 mi
Last recorded123,238 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 RYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 123,238 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Movement in the front strut top mounts

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 111,890 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 118,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 92,170 miles

Exhaust Rusty

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Strut Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Strut Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 74,791 miles

Front Coolant leak Radiator is leaking ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 60,531 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in nearside and offside top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 52,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 49,253 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 43,508 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 43,508 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,958 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 35,088 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 30,344 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 22,427 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,907 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,408 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,285 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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RV04 RYJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RV04 RYJ, 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 RV04 RYJ registered?

RV04 RYJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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