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PL04 FZM

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 FZM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2023 102,422 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 98,358 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,422 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort requirements only just met

Fail 12 Jul 2021 97,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort requirements only just met

Pass 31 Jul 2020 97,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 94,217 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system broken but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,799 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 84,798 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 84,781 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 83,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,243 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,217 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 78,009 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,009 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 72,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 72,353 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,944 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and weakened

Pass 28 Jun 2010 60,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 49,921 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 38,285 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,825 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 27,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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PL04 FZM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PL04 FZM, 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 PL04 FZM registered?

PL04 FZM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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