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ML04 SOA

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SOA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded and weak

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 136,776 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 123,384 miles

oil leak.

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 123,382 miles

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

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

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

oil leak.

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,186 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 112,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 106,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 100,517 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 95,105 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 88,700 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2012 88,700 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2012 83,699 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,035 miles

ns steering rack end has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,406 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 52,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 44,378 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 30,774 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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ML04 SOA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML04 SOA, 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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ML04 SOA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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