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SM04 XLK

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 85,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 30 Apr 2022 73,998 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 71,331 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft oil seal seeping

Nearside outer sill corroded might need welding soon no holes at time of test

Rear axle corroded

slight oil leak around oil sump

Pass 20 May 2020 70,053 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 19 May 2020 70,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 9 Feb 2019 68,394 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 68,394 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,957 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 63,955 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,583 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,113 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

sump has slight leak of oil due to corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,879 miles

cooling fan did not cut in during test

Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,550 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,536 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 55,536 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 11 May 2011 50,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 50,030 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 43,975 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 43,975 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,378 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 24,794 miles

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

offside wishbone rear bush deteriorated

slight play steering rack nearside

Fail 15 May 2008 24,793 miles

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

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

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

offside wishbone rear bush deteriorated

slight play steering rack nearside

Pass 21 May 2007 14,866 miles

handbrake lever travel

slight play steering rack nearside

Fail 21 May 2007 14,866 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

slight play steering rack nearside

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 XLK is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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