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SF53 CTM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,942 mi
Last recorded105,942 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CTM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 105,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 105,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,732 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 101,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,617 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 98,611 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop / link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside rear hanbrake low on performance

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside handbrake low, just met requirements

Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,776 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 86,776 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,692 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,395 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill at rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 61,439 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,009 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 31 Mar 2016 58,009 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Headlamp aim too high OSF // NSF (1.8)

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,203 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,910 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,859 miles

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF / OSF Tyres Wearing On Inner Edge

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,387 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,881 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,881 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,941 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 16,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SF53 CTM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SF53 CTM, 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 SF53 CTM registered?

SF53 CTM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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