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YY04 HMJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,582 mi
Last recorded108,582 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 HMJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2019 108,582 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,604 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 96,659 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 96,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,102 miles

Oil leak

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle

Fail 5 Apr 2016 96,102 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to centre section clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear clamp (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Tailgate cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,994 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 85,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front pipe clamp loose

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 76,322 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 52,660 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 44,958 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,642 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 31,794 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 31,794 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,221 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 29,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YY04 HMJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY04 HMJ, 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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YY04 HMJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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