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MT04 XUW

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 XUW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,337 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 83,334 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,454 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2015 66,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust rear box outer skin holed and corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2015 66,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust clamp corroded

exhaust rear box outer skin holed and corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,367 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,916 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,672 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 40,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 31,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,347 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 18,993 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 18,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,379 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 XUW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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