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YF04 PBU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

100,947 mi
Last recorded100,947 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 PBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,947 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 100,947 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,054 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 97,053 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 93,829 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 93,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 89,922 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 89,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 87,849 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 87,848 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside sun visor missing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,561 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 81,599 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,012 miles

ONE EXHAUST RUBBER SPLIT

VARIOUS COMPONENTS UNDER CAR BEING SPRAYED WITH A SUBSTANCE SIMILAR TO WD40

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,617 miles

Front discs are corroded

Tailbox is slightly leaking

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 63,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front discs are corroded

Tailbox is slightly leaking

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 60,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,918 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 52,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,964 miles

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 17 Apr 2007 41,510 miles

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

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 PBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YF04 PBU, 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 PBU registered?

YF04 PBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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