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GP04 SOA

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

89,085 mi
Last recorded89,085 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 SOA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge outer sidewall also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jan 2024 89,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge outer sidewall also damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 84,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension beam corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,840 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,403 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Exhaust mounting broken

Low handbrake effort

Fail 2 Nov 2020 83,403 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Central Exhaust mounting broken

Low handbrake effort

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,844 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Center exhaust mounting broken

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 81,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 72,523 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,076 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 64,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 58,042 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,285 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2013 47,002 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 46,999 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2012 41,509 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 41,449 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 37,101 miles

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2010 32,102 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 22,783 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 17,729 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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GP04 SOA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GP04 SOA, 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 GP04 SOA registered?

GP04 SOA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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