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AX53 PFZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,881 mi
Last recorded97,881 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 PFZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,881 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 94,828 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box coroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2016 94,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box coroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers do not park automatically and only work on high speed

Gear oil leaks from offside driveshaft oil seal and selector oil seal

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers do not park automatically and only work on high speed

Gear oil leaks from offside driveshaft oil seal and selector oil seal

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,232 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Gear oil leak

Possible puncture nearside rear, reinflated from 8 psi before test

Rear brake pipes corroded under coating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Coolant leak from radiator

Gear oil leak

Offside rear tyre badly perrished and cracked

Possible puncture nearside rear, reinflated from 8 psi before test

Rear brake pipes corroded under coating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 81,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 16 Jan 2012 76,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 68,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

sump corroded (service item only)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 45,683 miles

Front brake pads may be getting low.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre is worn on edges and is close to wear indicators.

Nearside rear tyre is worn on edges and close to wear indicators.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear silencer outer layer is corroded and starting to come away.Joint clamp is corroded.(Advise early replacement.)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 39,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX53 PFZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX53 PFZ, 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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AX53 PFZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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