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MA04 KWS

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,585 mi
Last recorded107,585 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 KWS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 107,585 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre low on pressure and perishing

Oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2020 104,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 104,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 93,390 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 93,335 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint ? (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rad (minor) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

fuel cap not original but still holding a seal on system

Pass 7 Apr 2017 87,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside hand brake cable insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 82,216 miles

Nearside Front brake is binding slightly

Rear poor effort from service brake

Rear tyres badly perished

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,521 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 21 Mar 2015 76,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Both rear tyres minor perishing.

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre worn outer tread area.

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

Rear box deteriorated.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2014 69,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 62,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,377 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 57,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 41,567 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,478 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres heavily cracked(advise replacement)

o/s/f tyre worn to 1mm on inner edge(advise replacement)

rear exhaust box heavily corroded and blowing(advise replacement)

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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MA04 KWS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA04 KWS, 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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MA04 KWS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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