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SG04 ZZL

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,155 mi
Last recorded107,155 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZZL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 107,155 miles

noise from n/s front suspension

Fail 1 Aug 2013 107,155 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

noise from n/s front suspension

o/s front fog lamp not working

Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,597 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 96,378 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front door catch stiff

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 79,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 66,544 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 66,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 52,578 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 37,760 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 22,920 miles

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRES - NEARING LEGAL LIMIT

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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SG04 ZZL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SG04 ZZL, 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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SG04 ZZL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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