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MT04 XAW

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XAW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 81,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 81,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,064 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 74,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 63,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 58,515 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 58,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,190 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 55,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 51,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 51,952 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,370 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers rubber split still clearing screen

Fail 6 Oct 2012 48,368 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wipers rubber split still clearing screen

Pass 8 Oct 2011 44,886 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 41,455 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 41,455 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 34,945 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 16,421 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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MT04 XAW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MT04 XAW, 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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MT04 XAW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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