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RN04 MFE

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,611 mi
Last recorded51,611 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN04 MFE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,611 miles

vehicle has damage to osf wing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,030 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,314 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,701 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 39,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 27,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corrosion/blow,lambda near limit

headlamp adjusters seized/inoprefer also prior fail/advise 242352829175

o/s/f tyre worn,front+rear wheels/tyres different sizes

prior damage/low grade repairs to front

Fail 2 May 2009 27,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corrosion/blow,lambda near limit

o/s/f tyre worn,front+rear wheels/tyres different sizes

prior damage/low grade repairs to front

new+old pads mixed at front,o/s/f pads appear near limit(not clearly visible)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 19,755 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 19,755 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,837 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 MFE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFE, 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 RN04 MFE registered?

RN04 MFE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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