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RY04 VUC

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,365 mi
Last recorded108,365 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY04 VUC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 108,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 108,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,738 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 86,738 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,368 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 61,330 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,633 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 48,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp adjuster siezed

Pass 6 Mar 2012 43,858 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,592 miles

Engine oil is close to minimum level.

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 12,051 miles

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

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

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

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 VUC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VUC, 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 VUC registered?

RY04 VUC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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