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YK04 RDL

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,560 mi
Last recorded59,560 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,560 miles

nearside and offside front tyres on the legal limit

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,878 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 50,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,173 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 41,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 41,147 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,565 miles

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

slight bind front brakes

Fail 13 Jun 2011 24,565 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 16 Jun 2010 18,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 18,233 miles

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

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

? handbrake action

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight bind n/s front brake

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 13,492 miles

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

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes correctly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,765 miles

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

slight bind front brakes

Pass 12 Jun 2007 7,929 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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YK04 RDL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RDL, 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 YK04 RDL registered?

YK04 RDL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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