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YD04 PJW

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,264 mi
Last recorded107,264 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 PJW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 107,264 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 94,954 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 94,943 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 94,929 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 94,872 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,829 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg @ subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 89,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam box cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2020 86,566 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2019 83,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,803 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,991 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

N/s/r fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 74,991 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system deteriorated

N/s/r fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,965 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre worn on inner shoulder.

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 69,233 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,069 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,377 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 52,377 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 47,279 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 47,279 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 45,045 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 35,871 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,497 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,170 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 22,170 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,495 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 14,492 miles

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

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 PJW 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 YD04 PJW, 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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YD04 PJW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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