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SM54 BKA

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,939 mi
Last recorded96,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BKA
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 96,939 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect rear both (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

rear axle osr corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 94,238 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,055 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,582 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,582 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,260 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,260 miles

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 70,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 70,608 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 63,308 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 50,666 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,775 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,775 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 30,260 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,028 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 24,022 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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SM54 BKA is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM54 BKA, 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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SM54 BKA is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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