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SK04 SMP

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,514 mi
Last recorded54,514 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,534 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 40,534 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 34,308 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 34,270 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,176 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly delamanated

Pass 6 Jun 2011 27,504 miles

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

timing belt poss overdue

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,300 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,409 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 18,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 13,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 13,205 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 9,585 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 SMP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SMP, 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 SMP registered?

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

Is SK04 SMP safe to buy?

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