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SH04 KPG

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 KPG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 115,432 miles

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 115,430 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Wearing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,806 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 105,077 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side Repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 87,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 87,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK END ROD (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DUST COVER PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 73,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ENGINE OIL ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH FRONT SHOCK'S (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,257 miles

Central Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail BOLT BROKEN ?? (6.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported FRONT AND REAR,MOUNTS AND BRACKETS CORRODED AWAY (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp INDICATOR/SIDELIGHT,BAD EARTH ??? (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,105 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 52,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 51,042 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 51,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 48,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 48,400 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2011 44,515 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 44,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,058 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 33,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 33,464 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,328 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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SH04 KPG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SH04 KPG, 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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SH04 KPG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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