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EF04 KBV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KBV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 98,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 94,435 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 94,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,900 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 92,069 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 88,105 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 88,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,074 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,030 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 71,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint damaged and blowing. (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,721 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,723 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,040 miles

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)

exhaust back box is corroded.

Pass 17 May 2013 42,805 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,397 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,525 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,465 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2009 24,267 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,525 miles

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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EF04 KBV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EF04 KBV, 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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EF04 KBV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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