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YL04 FWM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,255 mi
Last recorded133,255 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 FWM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 133,255 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 127,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 125,922 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,484 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 118,854 miles

rear exhaust mounting adrift from exhaust and front bracket excessively corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 103,461 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 103,461 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,272 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 75,670 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 61,805 miles

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

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

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 10 Apr 2012 61,805 miles

n/s/r+o/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges,but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,487 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,486 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 47,717 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 47,717 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 36,525 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 36,463 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 25,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 25,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 20,692 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 20,692 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YL04 FWM 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 66.7%.

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 YL04 FWM, 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 YL04 FWM registered?

YL04 FWM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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