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R123 PSE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

64,245 mi
Last recorded64,245 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 PSE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 64,245 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 64,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 59,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 59,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,730 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 54,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 50,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 50,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 46,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 46,001 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,328 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly movement at the upper attachmen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. ( aspect ratios missing ) (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a slightly movement at the upper attachmen

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 35,492 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

Fail 10 May 2019 35,492 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and flaking of but silencer not leaking

Pass 18 May 2018 30,508 miles

Rear Wiper split/worn

Pass 23 Apr 2017 25,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on tread

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 25,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 24,014 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 24,014 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2015 22,007 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 22,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,937 miles

rear exhaust surface corrision

Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,519 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhuast box has surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 18,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear exhuast box has surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,838 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)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 16,838 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 13,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 9,819 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 7,657 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 7,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R123 PSE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R123 PSE, 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 R123 PSE registered?

R123 PSE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 December 2004.

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