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RV04 RZB

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,360 mi
Last recorded115,360 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 RZB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2019 115,360 miles

Emissions not tested Rear box not correctly fitted at time of test, unable to test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Crankcase ventilation pipe to inlet manifold split open (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Brake pipe insecure due to excessive corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush, marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box not fitted correctly (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed brake hose fouling on shock absorber bolt, reinforcement not yet visible (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All rear spring mountings corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 104,419 miles

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

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

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

surface rust on both outer sills and all parts on underside

Pass 5 May 2017 96,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 92,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 87,928 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 87,805 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,007 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 76,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 66,751 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 61,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 58,448 miles

Advise new front discs and pads required soon.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,106 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,101 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,198 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,608 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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RV04 RZB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV04 RZB, 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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RV04 RZB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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