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YY04 YYA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,281 mi
Last recorded96,281 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YYA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 92,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structural rigidity maybe significantly reduced due to placing and extent of additional plating.

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2020 92,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting/gearbox bracket insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle fitted with under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,394 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,070 miles

Central Front Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wiper blade slight split

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill patched (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 87,055 miles

Central Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Patch glued on not welded (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight flashing with indicator (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wiper blade slight split

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill patched (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 87,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassi box section (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine sump corroded ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,947 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 80,900 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,296 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 72,296 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 65,642 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 65,642 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 58,922 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 58,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,904 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,904 miles

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

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 4 Nov 2011 48,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,245 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 42,245 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,792 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 15,907 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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YY04 YYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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