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SE04 TZU

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,066 mi
Last recorded85,066 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 TZU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 85,066 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,833 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 182,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,195 miles

Offside Rear hand brake bracket brocken

Fail 23 Apr 2018 74,195 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear hand brake bracket brocken

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,178 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 68,178 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all lamps adversely affected by the operation of each lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake only just met the efficiency requirements

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,973 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,887 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 55,887 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,071 miles

exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

front shockers corroded

n/s/f brake hose twisted slight

Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,070 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

front shockers corroded

n/s/f brake hose twisted slight

Pass 26 Apr 2012 31,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2011 28,294 miles

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

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

front & offside rear treads cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 27,087 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,495 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 24,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,068 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,301 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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SE04 TZU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE04 TZU, 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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SE04 TZU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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