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YK04 HOU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,481 mi
Last recorded136,481 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 HOU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 136,481 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 133,478 miles

Both sills poor condition

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Jul 2021 133,464 miles

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

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

Both rear outer sills poor condition

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column slight play

Pass 29 Jun 2020 130,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack joints have slight play but not excessive ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 123,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 104,340 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 93,161 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,638 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,967 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 80,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

broken bottle in boot

Fail 6 Dec 2013 80,031 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

broken bottle in boot

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,917 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 65,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 56,302 miles

Clutch Pedal Sticks in The Down Position

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Slight Play Steering Rack Track Rod Inner Joints O/S & N/S

Small Cut N/S Front Tyre

Fail 19 May 2011 56,117 miles

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

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

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

Clutch Pedal Sticks in The Down Position

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Slight Play Steering Rack Track Rod Inner Joints O/S & N/S

Small Cut N/S Front Tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 44,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Small Cut in N/S Front Tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2009 27,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 27,712 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S Front Brake Rubbing Slightly

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,032 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges (2mm)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 16,589 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edge 3mm.

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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YK04 HOU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue 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 YK04 HOU, 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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YK04 HOU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 August 2004.

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