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RN04 GFE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,670 mi
Last recorded91,670 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 GFE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,670 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 91,669 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

oil light om at idle

Pass 7 Dec 2016 81,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,016 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working stop & tail (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,644 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 67,912 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 59,487 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 59,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,181 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,590 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 51,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,019 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,721 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 28,693 miles

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

Radiator showing signs of leaking

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 25,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,794 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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RN04 GFE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RN04 GFE, 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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RN04 GFE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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