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WU04 AOW

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,726 mi
Last recorded119,726 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 AOW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 119,726 miles

Nearside Front top suspension bush has play almost to failure

Nearside Front track rod end cover cracking

Nearside Front tyre at 1.6mm

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 3 Dec 2024 119,726 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top suspension bush has play almost to failure

Nearside Front track rod end cover cracking

Nearside Front tyre at 1.6mm

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,083 miles

Offside Front damper leaking

n/s and o/s front top suspension bush's / bearings has play

Fail 9 Nov 2023 117,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with side lamp and stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front damper leaking

n/s and o/s front top suspension bush's / bearings has play

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,976 miles

n/s front top suspension mount/bush/bearing has play

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre wearing on inside egde

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by sub-frame mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

n/s front top suspension mount/bush/bearing has play

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre wearing on inside egde

Pass 15 Dec 2021 110,957 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules has corrosion

o/s front damper starting to leak oil

Fail 15 Dec 2021 110,957 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ferrules has corrosion

o/s front damper starting to leak oil

Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,352 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot cracking

Offside Front damper a mist of oil

Offside Rear tyre has small cracks

Pass 4 Oct 2019 105,808 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 103,073 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 103,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front and rear joins (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13/T (5.2.3 (e))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,886 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 101,885 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake ferrule (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,712 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,427 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,427 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Leaking fluid (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 85,590 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 85,565 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 Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,773 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,773 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,780 miles

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

o/s/r lamp is damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,540 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2009 37,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,599 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,545 miles

Offside Front 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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WU04 AOW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU04 AOW, 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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WU04 AOW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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