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YA04 SFX

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,922 mi
Last recorded75,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 SFX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 75,922 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 75,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 72,767 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jul 2023 72,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,078 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 70,078 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 69,374 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 47,401 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 64,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,952 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket center unattached

Fail 20 Jun 2016 52,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust bracket center unattached

x3 outer door handles stick open

Pass 16 Jun 2015 48,832 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 45,731 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 41,878 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 41,878 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,071 miles

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

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

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

front wipers split on ends

washer jets out of alignment slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,965 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 28,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,309 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 19,800 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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YA04 SFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YA04 SFX, 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 YA04 SFX registered?

YA04 SFX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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