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SK04 SML

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,491 mi
Last recorded40,491 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 SML
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 40,491 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 40,471 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 38,550 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 38,540 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 36,528 miles

Nearside Rear sill undersealed

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,407 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 34,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,071 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 32,071 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 30,999 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 29,826 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,515 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 28,515 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,756 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 26,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,420 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 23,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 22,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,298 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,078 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,637 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,840 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,225 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,286 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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SK04 SML is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SML, 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 SML registered?

SK04 SML is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is SK04 SML safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK04 SML shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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