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SD54 OBR

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,809 mi
Last recorded116,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 OBR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 116,809 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 116,778 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,072 miles

oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2018 108,250 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 104,037 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backplate insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 95,886 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 95,801 miles

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

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,349 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blow at middle/rear join

front tyres worn inner edges

sump corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 86,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust blow at middle/rear join

front discs corroded

front tyres worn inner edges

sump corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,484 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,914 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,512 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,918 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 21,928 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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SD54 OBR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise 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 SD54 OBR, 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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SD54 OBR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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