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KX04 BSA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,458 mi
Last recorded149,458 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 BSA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 149,458 miles

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

Nearside Front repeater cover missing

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

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

fuel flap cover missing

Fail 15 Aug 2023 149,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front repeater cover missing

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

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

fuel flap cover missing

Pass 12 Sep 2022 145,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 140,751 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 140,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

emissions not tested due to exhaust

Pass 14 Sep 2020 136,540 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension parts/exhaust getting very rusty in places

Fail 14 Sep 2020 136,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension parts/exhaust getting very rusty in places

Pass 16 Apr 2019 129,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 6 Apr 2018 122,816 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper motor noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2017 118,091 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 31 Mar 2017 118,091 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

SUSPENSION PARTS/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,990 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 15 Apr 2016 110,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST BOX GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,735 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 7 Apr 2014 104,975 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 5 Apr 2014 104,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS/REAR EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

3/ SLIGHT TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

Pass 27 Mar 2013 99,407 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,439 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 42,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 27,650 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,434 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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KX04 BSA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KX04 BSA, 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 KX04 BSA registered?

KX04 BSA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 August 2004.

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