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SK04 SWG

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2016 154,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 149,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 149,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 139,944 miles

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2013 139,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

exhaust backbox in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 132,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 126,470 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

offside wiper torn

oil filter damp

Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear nail in tyre

offside wiper torn

oil filter damp

Pass 2 Sep 2010 114,036 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes de bonding

both front washers aim could improve

both rear shock absorber top bushes starting to deteriate

dampness at brake fluid reseriour pipe and cylinder

engine,gearbox and inner nearside c.v boot damp

exhaust corroded and flexi deteriating

front brake imbalance

handbrake travel could improve

nearside front washer partiually chocked

offside front tyre low tread and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre very low tread,cracking and nail in it

rear exhaust box blowing slightly and deteriating

wheel trims scuffed

windscreen has small chips and scratches

Fail 2 Sep 2010 114,036 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes de bonding

both front washers aim could improve

both rear shock absorber top bushes starting to deteriate

dampness at brake fluid reseriour pipe and cylinder

engine,gearbox and inner nearside c.v boot damp

exhaust corroded and flexi deteriating

front brake imbalance

front exhaust bracket deteriated

front exhaust hanger broken

handbrake travel could improve

nearside front washer partiually chocked

offside front tyre low tread and wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre very low tread,cracking and nail in it

rear exhaust box blowing slightly and deteriating

wheel trims scuffed

windscreen has small chips and scratches

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,538 miles

all wheel trims scuffed

both front anti-roll bar drop links slight play at ball joint

both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding

both front tyres low tread

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust system corroded

front brake imbalance

nearside doors scratched and dented

nearside front washer jet partial chocked

offside doors scratched

rear wiper torn

Fail 6 Aug 2009 94,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all wheel trims scuffed

both front anti-roll bar drop links slight play at ball joint

both front suspension arms rear bushes de bonding

both front tyres low tread

engine and gearbox damp

exhaust system corroded

front brake imbalance

nearside doors scratched and dented

nearside front washer jet partial chocked

offside doors scratched

rear wiper torn

Pass 12 Aug 2008 78,930 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 78,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,163 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 SWG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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