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EK04 XHL

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,634 mi
Last recorded63,634 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XHL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 63,634 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2022 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 61,664 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 61,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,400 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 49,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,337 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,996 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 42,926 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,692 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 36,658 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 33,570 miles

rear silencer starting to corrode

Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,581 miles

slight lift in both front upper mounts

Pass 10 Mar 2012 26,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 23,655 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,779 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,966 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 11,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 8,315 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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EK04 XHL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EK04 XHL, 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 EK04 XHL registered?

EK04 XHL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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