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SL04 SXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,909 mi
Last recorded79,909 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 SXU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 79,908 miles

Exhaust system insecure hitting fuel tank dangerous (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,629 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 72,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 67,020 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 62,090 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 3 Nov 2015 62,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,497 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,203 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wings dented

plastic covers on brake pipes

rear exhaust repaired with paste

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,506 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,855 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,266 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,369 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,899 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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SL04 SXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SL04 SXU, 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 SL04 SXU registered?

SL04 SXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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