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GM04 FET

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,092 mi
Last recorded77,092 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FET
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 77,092 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers have limited effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut mtg has slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 74,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,620 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,156 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 64,458 miles

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

front tyres inner edges worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 64,458 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,053 miles

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

n/s park brake effort could be better

Fail 16 Jul 2014 56,053 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s park brake effort could be better

Pass 16 Jul 2013 46,874 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 40,040 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 34,735 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front disc worn

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,445 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 31,445 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 27,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,800 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

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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GM04 FET is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GM04 FET, 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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GM04 FET is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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