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MH04 SZZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,475 mi
Last recorded105,475 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 SZZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,436 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,587 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 80,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,015 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 65,015 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 5 Jul 2012 52,208 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,896 miles

dust cap missing from offside rear tyre valve

front brakes pull slightly to nearside

Fail 5 Jul 2011 39,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dust cap missing from offside rear tyre valve

front brakes pull slightly to nearside

Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,714 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 5,427 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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MH04 SZZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MH04 SZZ, 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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MH04 SZZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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