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YC04 VLL

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,010 mi
Last recorded95,010 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 VLL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,794 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 77,794 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,003 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,178 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 62,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,728 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 54,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 46,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 46,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 39,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,582 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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YC04 VLL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC04 VLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC04 VLL registered?

YC04 VLL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is YC04 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC04 VLL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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