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GP04 SRU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,265 mi
Last recorded126,265 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 SRU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 126,265 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 123,008 miles

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

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

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Brake Flexi Hose Bracket To Rear Axle Corroded / Weak

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Flexi Hose Bracket To Rear Axle Corroded / Weak

Offside Rear Lamp Holder Deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 119,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake Flexi Hose Bracket To Rear Axle Corroded / Weak

Offside Rear Lamp Holder Deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 112,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 112,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 102,019 miles

Exhaust heat shielding adrift and requires attention

Front lower arm rear bushes showing age and wear

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

Surface corrosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,683 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 86,539 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NS + OS (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,534 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush NSF + OSF rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSF edge (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil NS + OS (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,825 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 80,867 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,867 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 72,640 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 72,640 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,589 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2012 67,589 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,590 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 32,912 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 32,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2007 24,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SRU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

GP04 SRU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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