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SM04 XKE

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,597 mi
Last recorded85,597 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XKE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 85,597 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers don't park (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure back box not fitted to hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strengthening plate holed, [on floor] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 80,101 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front, no face on insides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both, don't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering axle broken due to corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outsides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

battery u/s

underside and components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 77,589 miles

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Exhaust system tail box corroding

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 77,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator area ()

Exhaust system tail box corroding

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance poor

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear axle corroding slightly

Rear exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,023 miles

Nearside Front oil leak at drive shaft seal

Oil leak sump corroding ()

exhaust tail box corroding

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,023 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front oil leak at drive shaft seal

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak sump corroding ()

exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,100 miles

All 4 outer door handles slightly siezed

exhaust system corroding & centre bracket broken off

Fail 1 Mar 2017 72,100 miles

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

All 4 outer door handles slightly siezed

exhaust system corroding & centre bracket broken off

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,192 miles

Nearside steering rack track rod wearing

Nearside wiper blade torn slightly

centre exhaust bracket broken off

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,337 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

nearside rear tyre on approx 2.5mm

Fail 11 Mar 2015 68,337 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

nearside rear tyre on approx 2.5mm

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,939 miles

Exhaust tail silencer box corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,359 miles

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

nearside steering rack track rod slightly worn

Fail 6 Mar 2013 63,359 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

nearside steering rack track rod slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2012 61,302 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 61,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

possible wheel bearing noise

Pass 3 Mar 2011 59,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 59,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,304 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 48,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 33,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 33,583 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 20,415 miles

Nail in front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2007 20,355 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 XKE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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