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E804 AKU

1988 Fiat Panda

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

84,678 mi
Last recorded84,678 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Panda64,709 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE804 AKU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 84,678 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 82,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 82,369 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,595 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,595 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 80,053 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper/nipple (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,484 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 69,074 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,074 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 68,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 68,976 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 68,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 68,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre treat starting to lift slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2013 68,735 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,529 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,529 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 68,397 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 68,397 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 68,385 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 68,060 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 68,058 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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E804 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Panda in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 64,709 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 E804 AKU, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E804 AKU registered?

E804 AKU is a 1988 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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