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SM04 UXU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,654 mi
Last recorded63,654 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 63,654 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe outer plastic casing bulging

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2018 58,613 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,853 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 45,051 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are wearing unevenly

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,051 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres are wearing unevenly

front wiper blades are smearing

Pass 25 Mar 2014 34,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

back box corroded

back box to centre section exhaust clamp badly corroded

exhaust flexi split but not leaking

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Mar 2013 27,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust backbox outer skin starting break away

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm and starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,832 miles

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to break away

Fail 9 Mar 2012 20,829 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

n/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

n/s/r tyre found soft and has nail in it

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

rear exhaust silencer outer skin starting to break away

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 11,597 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 11,597 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 10,114 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 8,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 6,080 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 UXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc 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 SM04 UXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM04 UXU registered?

SM04 UXU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is SM04 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 UXU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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