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WV04 DYM

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,462 mi
Last recorded122,462 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 DYM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 122,462 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 122,462 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 118,319 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jun 2022 118,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 102,454 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 102,454 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 101,100 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 101,100 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

INDECATER SHORT WITH STDE LIGHTO/S REAR

Pass 18 May 2017 97,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 May 2017 97,219 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S AND N/S (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S AND N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 94,728 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 90,426 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 83,727 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 76,829 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 76,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 70,470 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 70,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,195 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,570 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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WV04 DYM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WV04 DYM, 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 WV04 DYM registered?

WV04 DYM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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