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SK04 SSW

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,980 mi
Last recorded112,980 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 SSW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 112,980 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 112,892 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,582 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,457 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust front flexy and rear box deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,447 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust front flexy and rear box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2012 79,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp missing

flexi exhaust deteriated

rear exhaust deteriated

warning light on

Fail 23 Jun 2012 79,807 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp missing

flexi exhaust deteriated

rear exhaust deteriated

warning light on

Pass 20 May 2011 75,903 miles

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

engine cooling fan is seized

Fail 18 May 2011 75,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

engine cooling fan is seized

rear brakes are out of balance @ 28%

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,631 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/r brake binding

slight play in strut top mounts

Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,631 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/r brake binding

slight play in strut top mounts

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,423 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 63,423 miles

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

Offside 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 14 Jun 2008 56,377 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 56,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,895 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 SSW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SSW, 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 SSW registered?

SK04 SSW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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