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RV04 ZPL

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,298 mi
Last recorded142,298 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 ZPL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 142,298 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 142,273 miles

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)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 133,464 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise tracking check

cat heat shield insecure

exhaust corroded

off side front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

oil leak

radiator loose

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wet testing conditions

Fail 25 Feb 2014 133,464 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise tracking check

cat heat shield insecure

exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge

oil leak

radiator loose

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

wet testing conditions

Pass 18 Feb 2013 126,013 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded and heatshields poor

no.plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2013 126,013 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded and heatshields poor

no.plates poor

nsr service brake effort low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre worn unevenly

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2012 118,617 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust corroded

nsr tyre worn unevenly

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Mar 2011 109,459 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front shocks corroded

slight play front top mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2010 100,502 miles

Oil leak

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

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

Fail 20 Feb 2010 100,502 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

heavy corrosion on rear of exhaust system

Pass 23 Feb 2009 82,984 miles

see advisory sheet 380601359016

Fail 20 Feb 2009 82,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight damage to o/s of vehicle

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2008 67,900 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2007 45,364 miles

Oil leak

deep cuts in rear tyres

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

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 ZPL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RV04 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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