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SM04 DXA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,132 mi
Last recorded92,132 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 DXA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 92,132 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering component deformed but serviceable strut top turn plate corroded (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r bump stop detached

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,418 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 72,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake insecure front brake pad pin R clips missing both sides (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,007 miles

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

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

both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,713 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 11 Nov 2015 48,354 miles

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

offside handbrake cable insecure

rear axle and components corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 44,635 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 39,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2013 39,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Nov 2012 36,012 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 32,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,229 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,707 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,737 miles

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

steering warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 12,964 miles
Pass 26 Mar 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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SM04 DXA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SM04 DXA, 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 SM04 DXA registered?

SM04 DXA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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