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SBZ 1561

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,277 mi
Last recorded89,277 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 1561
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 89,277 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 89,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 82,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 73,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 70,679 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 67,467 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,767 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 26 Sep 2018 61,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,955 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,094 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,696 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 32,132 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,393 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 17,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,031 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 12,959 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,172 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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SBZ 1561 is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SBZ 1561, 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 SBZ 1561 registered?

SBZ 1561 is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 5 October 2004.

Is SBZ 1561 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 1561 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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