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YD04 HTZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HTZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 88,475 miles

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Nov 2023 84,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R flexi Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 84,747 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S/R flexi Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,552 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 69,724 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 63,853 miles

corrosion on underbody components

Fail 1 May 2019 63,840 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill exsesivley corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on underbody components

Pass 1 May 2018 60,938 miles

corrosion on rear axle

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 May 2018 60,938 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2017 57,625 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 2 May 2017 57,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidwall (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 9 May 2016 55,447 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on raidiator

Pass 12 May 2015 52,874 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 50,241 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust starting to corrode

front brakes slightly uneven

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight play in front anti roll bar links

Pass 24 May 2013 48,321 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 48,321 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 46,250 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 46,250 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,795 miles

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

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 25,831 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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YD04 HTZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow 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 YD04 HTZ, 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 YD04 HTZ registered?

YD04 HTZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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