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MT04 XCH

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,649 mi
Last recorded88,649 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XCH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,649 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,238 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

both front inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,519 miles

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Rear Tyre underinflated.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,808 miles

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Front Lower Anti roll bar corroded.

Lower Exhaust system in general corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. 2014. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing. 2014. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,641 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Nearside Spring corroded.

Offside Rear Spring corroded.

Rear Please ensure rear seat space and boot space clear for next test, for seat belt inspection and vin identification.

Pass 3 May 2019 84,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 84,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 83,873 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 83,871 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2017 81,244 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2016 75,036 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 67,078 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded and rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2015 67,078 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded and rear exhaust box corroded slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2014 59,839 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 49,274 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,865 miles

Back Box Corroded But Not Blowing

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 17,807 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 15,951 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 14,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 12,002 miles

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

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 XCH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MT04 XCH, 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 XCH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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