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BL04 GTU

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,199 mi
Last recorded94,199 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 GTU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 94,199 miles

1 x Front top suspension mounting fitted incorrectly but secure and operating

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

Water leak

Fail 29 Aug 2018 94,199 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lights are interacting with each other (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 x Front top suspension mounting fitted incorrectly but secure and operating

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

Water leak

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,889 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,884 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,172 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated and blowing

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,072 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated and blowing

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 75,091 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamps and system corroded

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2014 69,987 miles

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

exhaust clamps deteriorated and exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,792 miles

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2013 62,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear exhaust outer cover deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,356 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,022 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 38,705 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BL04 GTU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL04 GTU, 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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BL04 GTU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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