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SM04 XLE

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,956 mi
Last recorded59,956 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 XLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 59,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,316 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust rear clamp loose

N/S/F ball joint has slight movement

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,896 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2020 51,892 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,728 miles

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

advise under body corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2019 45,725 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise under body corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2018 38,962 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 38,958 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,408 miles

front brake uneven

front discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,544 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 21,264 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 21,264 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust clamp adrift

slight foot brake travel

Pass 14 Feb 2013 19,303 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 19,273 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust blowing at jionts

Pass 17 Feb 2012 17,373 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 17,373 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 13,466 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 13,466 miles

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

nearside front and rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 11,224 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 8,952 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 8,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 6,496 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 XLE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XLE, 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 XLE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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