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CGZ 8258

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,902 mi
Last recorded117,902 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGZ 8258
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 117,902 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault New wiring fitted/ abs required reset (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Nearside/Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside/Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside rear inner/Nearside prescribed area is inadequately repaired/ all covered underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tailgate area + axle/ all coil springs/arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 117,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side indictor (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely restricted free movement (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting + outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both Nearside/Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Tailgate area + axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2018 117,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner & Outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Clutch Very Worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 113,607 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,607 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 109,392 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 109,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 99,769 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,056 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 98,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 92,587 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2012 92,588 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,262 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 65,132 miles

Exhaust joint centre to rear sections has clamp missing

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

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

front brakes have restricted free movement

Fail 24 Feb 2010 65,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust joint centre to rear sections has clamp missing

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

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

front brakes have restricted free movement

Pass 25 Feb 2009 51,930 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,941 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 35,392 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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CGZ 8258 is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CGZ 8258, 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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CGZ 8258 is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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