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DS04 XZB

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS04 XZB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 113,301 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre is deteriorating

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear tyre is deteriorating

rear suspension system is corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145 80 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145 80 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 90,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145 80 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 145 80 R13 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 66,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 58,326 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure(rattling)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,326 miles

rear exhaust box heatshield insecure(rattling)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 52,731 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,644 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 4 Jul 2009 33,411 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,400 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 26,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 26,245 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 26,245 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DS04 XZB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS04 XZB, 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 DS04 XZB registered?

DS04 XZB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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