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MK04 GZU

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,472 mi
Last recorded112,472 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 GZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber shield cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber shield cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

welding repairs to n/s/r heavily undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2022 112,386 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam heavy surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S rear upper shocker bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,579 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 106,575 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,686 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,229 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EXHAUST LEAKING FRONT H/C HIGH (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPE AND CLAMPS DAMAGED EXHAUST PIPE TP FAR BACK DUE TO IMPACT RE SET AND SEAL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side SLIGHT LOW EFFORT STRIP CHECK SOON (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive ALL ENGINE WET CLEAN CHECK NOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,587 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 96,577 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,942 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 82,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,988 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 59,137 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 59,135 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 55,234 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,234 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2014 49,176 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

back box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,369 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,936 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 37,087 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,247 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 35,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,521 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 30,521 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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MK04 GZU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc 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 MK04 GZU, 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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MK04 GZU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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