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CW04 SBY

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,498 mi
Last recorded123,498 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 SBY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 123,498 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing internal rear view mirror (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 109,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,118 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 85,274 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,275 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 79,275 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,292 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills @rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,197 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake imbalance and offside poor effort

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 70,220 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexi pipes (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear brakes only just meet pass mark

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

exhaust system @ rear corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,706 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 67,706 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,903 miles

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

exhaust centre pipe, back box are corrodit

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,147 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 56,283 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,636 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,224 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,650 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,881 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,595 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 21,592 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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CW04 SBY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CW04 SBY, 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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CW04 SBY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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