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PK04 RTV

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,974 mi
Last recorded53,974 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 RTV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,974 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Aug 2013 53,974 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 48,622 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear section outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 41,688 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,679 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 28,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 12,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 9,331 miles

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

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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PK04 RTV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PK04 RTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK04 RTV registered?

PK04 RTV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is PK04 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK04 RTV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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