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YM04 SXT

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,576 mi
Last recorded128,576 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 SXT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 128,576 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 128,576 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 119,722 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake low effort

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 109,370 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake low effort may need adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Jun 2018 109,370 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside parking brake low effort may need adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH almost on limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,666 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,666 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 74,722 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 66,270 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 66,270 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,233 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,094 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,730 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 44,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 40,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,718 miles

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,158 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,883 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 19,883 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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YM04 SXT 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 YM04 SXT, 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 YM04 SXT registered?

YM04 SXT is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 June 2004.

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