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RY04 HLU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,874 mi
Last recorded113,874 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 HLU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,874 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2020 113,763 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 111,487 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 107,146 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 107,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,653 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 87,048 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,740 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 43,925 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 43,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs worn

front pads worn

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,649 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,733 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 25,733 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,972 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 16,972 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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RY04 HLU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY04 HLU, 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 RY04 HLU registered?

RY04 HLU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is RY04 HLU safe to buy?

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