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40,478 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Exhaust silencer skin deteriorated but not leaking
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Coolant leak radiator
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front headlight unit bracket broken
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside headlight unit bracket broken and condensation present
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/split
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside headlight unit bracket broken and condensation present
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/split
Nearside Headlight unit bracket broken but headlamp still secure.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside headlamp slightly insecure.
Under trays fitted obscuring components.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight imbalance on rear brakes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
advie corrosion on rear silencer
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advie corrosion on rear silencer
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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SK04 SMB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 SK04 SMB, 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 SK04 SMB registered?
SK04 SMB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 July 2004.
Is SK04 SMB safe to buy?
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