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RF04 TXM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

99,945 mi
Last recorded99,945 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 TXM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,945 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,945 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,945 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 90,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,664 miles

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,459 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 77,740 miles

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

front pipe mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front pipe mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2010 73,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 73,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 63,721 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 63,721 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 55,231 miles

TESTED WET WEATHER

rear exhaust section badley corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2007 48,188 miles

rear exhaust system in poor condition

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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RF04 TXM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RF04 TXM, 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 RF04 TXM registered?

RF04 TXM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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