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SM04 UHU

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,522 mi
Last recorded93,522 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 UHU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 93,522 miles

offside front drop link slight play

rear/centre exhaust clamp missing

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,519 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front drop link slight play

rear/centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 May 2016 84,430 miles

engine is over heating

oil leak

Nearside wiper arm requires attention

Offside Front outer cv boot is leaking grease

Offside Rear brake is fluctuating

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall/tread is split

Fail 31 May 2016 84,430 miles

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

Nearside wiper arm requires attention

Offside Front outer cv boot is leaking grease

Offside Rear brake is fluctuating

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall/tread is split

engine is over heating

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,018 miles

Gear box oil leak

o/s/f cv boot is leaking grease

o/s/r brake is fluctuating slightly

Fail 29 May 2015 75,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Gear box oil leak

o/s/f cv boot is leaking grease

o/s/r brake is fluctuating slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,911 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 64,900 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front and rear exhaust joint clamps are missing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,709 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 55,696 miles

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

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

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

wiper linkage requires attention

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,055 miles

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

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 28 Mar 2012 49,052 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear exhaust deterioted

Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,920 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,744 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 21,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,073 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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 UHU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SM04 UHU, 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 UHU registered?

SM04 UHU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is SM04 UHU safe to buy?

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