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SM04 UXZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

74,681 mi
Last recorded74,681 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 UXZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,681 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 74,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,375 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 71,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant low

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 67,840 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Fail 26 Oct 2023 67,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

all passenger door outer handles requires freeing off

clutch fluid below minimum and clutch pedal sticking

coolant level low

Fail 25 Oct 2022 61,673 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both front tyres 155/80 13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear wiper deteriorating

all passenger door outer handles requires freeing off

clutch fluid below minimum and clutch pedal sticking

Pass 26 Oct 2021 56,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,446 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,932 miles

Benefit of doubt given on repair on nearside sill as covered in body filler

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2019 47,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,431 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 32,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 24,454 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 24,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 23,710 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 23,710 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 22,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/r outer door handle sticking

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Fail 19 Apr 2012 21,858 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

n/s/r outer door handle sticking

slight play in o/s/f strut top

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,026 miles

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

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

offside front door check strap is noisy

Fail 14 Apr 2010 19,997 miles

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

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

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

offside front door check strap is noisy

Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,748 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 17,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,342 miles

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

all tyres have cracks in tread ADVISE CHANGE

Pass 20 Apr 2007 10,558 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 UXZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 SM04 UXZ, 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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SM04 UXZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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