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WV04 VKF

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,025 mi
Last recorded125,025 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe union corroded

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion to front inner wings/rear outer sills/underside of vehicle/rear beam axle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,579 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 117,513 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 110,769 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 110,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,939 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,934 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 96,695 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 96,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Linkarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board No emissions (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,310 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 85,109 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 85,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Offside rear has no effort (3.7.B.6b)

Brake fluid level low but not below minimum

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear brake pipe unions and rear hose feral's corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,105 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,780 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 69,962 miles

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

N/S Rear Brake Hose Not Fully Secure

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,962 miles

N/S Rear Brake Hose Not Fully Secure

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 50,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front wipers poor

Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,373 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 19,888 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 VKF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VKF, 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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WV04 VKF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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