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YF04 FGZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,143 mi
Last recorded118,143 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 FGZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,143 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 109,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 101,749 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 101,747 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 95,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 87,547 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 79,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 70,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 55,145 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,922 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 45,922 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,336 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,004 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,699 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,932 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,807 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 17,973 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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YF04 FGZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF04 FGZ, 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 YF04 FGZ registered?

YF04 FGZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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