CarVerify

Free Car Check

ST04 PYJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,183 mi
Last recorded74,183 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 PYJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 74,183 miles

Handbrake cables not attached to rear brake backplates

Handbrake performance low

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside front brake disc badly corroded

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 74,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake cables not attached to rear brake backplates

Handbrake performance low

Handbrake travel

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

Nearside front brake disc badly corroded

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

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,294 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 55,294 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded off (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 42,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhaust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 42,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all exhaust

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,770 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 40,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,870 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,043 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,965 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,719 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
Full Fiat Panda reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ST04 PYJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST04 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST04 PYJ?

You can check the full history of ST04 PYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ST04 PYJ registered?

ST04 PYJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is ST04 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST04 PYJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST04 PYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ST04 PYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.