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CA04 FBJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,961 mi
Last recorded68,961 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 68,961 miles

ageing o/s/f tyre

back box

n/s/r road wheel

o/s damage

o/s/f inner steering joint

oil leak

rear indicator colour

Fail 15 Jun 2018 68,961 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ageing o/s/f tyre

back box

n/s/r road wheel

o/s damage

o/s/f inner steering joint

oil leak

rear indicator colour

Pass 4 Jul 2017 56,145 miles

back box

n/s/f strut leaking

rear foot brake efforts

slight pulsing rear lights

Fail 4 Jul 2017 56,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

back box

n/s/f strut leaking

rear foot brake efforts

slight pulsing rear lights

Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,603 miles

front pads

Fail 9 Jun 2016 44,599 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort 60 (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort 40 (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front pads

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,809 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 31,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

both handbrake efforts

spare tyre pressure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 22,013 miles

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

n/s/f pads

Fail 12 Jun 2014 22,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both o/s/r braking efforts

n/s/f pads

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,209 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 15,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,098 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges 155/13

Fail 8 Jun 2011 575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 575 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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CA04 FBJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CA04 FBJ, 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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What year was CA04 FBJ registered?

CA04 FBJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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