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SA04 LNY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 LNY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 79,865 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 79,865 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded and rear axle

Pass 29 Nov 2022 76,365 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired osr outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 67,381 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 67,365 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 63,227 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 59,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,089 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 58,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 52,823 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,848 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 38,589 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,122 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,137 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,659 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 19,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 11,037 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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SA04 LNY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SA04 LNY, 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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SA04 LNY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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