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YA04 YBD

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

95,376 mi
Last recorded95,376 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 YBD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,246 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,851 miles

rear suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 81,813 miles

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

Offside Front wheel is stiff when spinning it with hands

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (marked) (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blades not clearing the screen effectively

oil mistings under the engine

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2017 81,813 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel is stiff when spinning it with hands

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (marked) (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wiper blades not clearing the screen effectively

oil mistings under the engine

under trays wont let me do full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 79,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 75,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2014 70,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,395 miles

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

centre exhoust hanger brkt corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2013 62,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhoust hanger brkt corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 50,203 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,210 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

rear wiper split

Fail 11 Mar 2011 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all exhaust system corroded

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 34,644 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 34,638 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,301 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 27,282 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,312 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 YBD is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YA04 YBD, 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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YA04 YBD is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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