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CV04 EFJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,212 mi
Last recorded226,212 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 EFJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 226,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 22,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 223,862 miles

general corosion

Pass 9 Mar 2016 212,066 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 193,292 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away but system is adequately supported

slight coolant leak

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Fail 16 Mar 2015 193,093 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust bracket corroded away but system is adequately supported

slight coolant leak

slight corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 12 Mar 2014 17,652 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 163,845 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 150,871 miles

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

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

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 137,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing, but not insecure or leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2010 126,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

rear silencer clamp missing, but not leaking gasses

Pass 17 Mar 2009 112,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 93,659 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CV04 EFJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV04 EFJ, 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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CV04 EFJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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