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ML04 SVK

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,804 mi
Last recorded171,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 SVK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 171,804 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 164,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 164,339 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 151,359 miles

both lower sills covered in under seal

rear exhaust clamp corroded and partially missing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 137,240 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 127,023 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 118,091 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Mar 2015

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,073 miles

parking brake on limit will require adjustment or repair

slight lift in front shocker top mounting+all car coated in heavy substance on b/pipes +flex+under body

Fail 3 Apr 2014

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight lift in front shocker top mounting+all car coated in heavy substance on b/pipes +flex+under body

Pass 5 Apr 2013 98,103 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,065 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 62,209 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,287 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 34,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 34,566 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 25,379 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 25,207 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2007 17,205 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 17,187 miles

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

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 SVK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SVK, 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 ML04 SVK registered?

ML04 SVK is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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