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CU04 RKJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,029 mi
Last recorded129,029 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 RKJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 129,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 127,419 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 127,418 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 126,302 miles

Front Washers O.K at time of test.

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,887 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 125,886 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 122,725 miles

oil pressure lightflashing

exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 122,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working effects other lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

oil pressure lightflashing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 120,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

mil lights on

oil leak

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 118,905 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 116,202 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 2 Jun 2015 116,202 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 111,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 106,833 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 106,832 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,901 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 92,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 70,725 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 70,725 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 50,433 miles

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

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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CU04 RKJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CU04 RKJ, 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 CU04 RKJ registered?

CU04 RKJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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