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BA51 SEW

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

14,536 mi
Last recorded14,536 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA51 SEW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 14,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 14,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 13,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - 155/80R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded in places (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated has a small cut (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 13,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts, look worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components, corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 13,089 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 12,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to rear box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 12,832 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT STRUT SPRING CUPS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE REAR AXLE IS CORRODED AT SPRING CUPS

Pass 12 Oct 2018 12,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section to back box join (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2016 12,156 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 12,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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 19 Oct 2015 11,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 11,567 miles

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded and partially insecure

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 11,243 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 10,935 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated & outer skin holed

Pass 17 Oct 2011 10,294 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 9,302 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 5,245 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 3,190 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 1,942 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 1,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BA51 SEW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BA51 SEW, 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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BA51 SEW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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