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RY04 HLW

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 HLW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2024 80,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm.tread,cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring top mount corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 66,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,557 miles

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

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 46,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 44,288 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Central Front Coolant leak radiator ()

Coil spring corroded Both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 42,247 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 32,875 miles

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

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 2 May 2017 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 11 May 2016 20,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,101 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,312 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 18,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 17,253 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 15,616 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 14,107 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 11,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 9,805 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 7,574 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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RY04 HLW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HLW, 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 HLW registered?

RY04 HLW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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