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MB04 TXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,771 mi
Last recorded152,771 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 TXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,771 miles

Rear both sides inner and outer sill protected in seallant

underbody general corrossion

Fail 10 Sep 2022 152,768 miles

Brake performance not tested unable to get reading on rear brake with brake tester due to lack of performance (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded within 30cm of seat mountain (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

brake servo corroded

rear axel corroded

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 146,607 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 146,560 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi mesh split

parking brake limits just met may require adjustment

Pass 19 Sep 2020 138,867 miles

All four door handle's are deteriorated but operational

Nearside Front inner wings are covered

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint is leaking and rear exhaust is rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wings are covered

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 138,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All four door handle's are deteriorated but operational

Nearside Front inner wings are covered

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint is leaking and rear exhaust is rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner wings are covered

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 130,737 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake just passed requires adjustment or repair

Fail 7 Sep 2019 130,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake just passed requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Sep 2018 120,404 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 114,561 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 109,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,607 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 102,607 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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MB04 TXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MB04 TXU, 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 MB04 TXU registered?

MB04 TXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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