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SO04 EFY

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,141 mi
Last recorded70,141 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 EFY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 70,141 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 61,825 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 14 May 2016 61,825 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 56,383 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 53,636 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 53,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,040 miles

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2013 51,040 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake discs heavly scored

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 24,420 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes heavely de bonding

engine damp

exhaust system corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play at ball joint

nearside front door dented

nearside front wheel trim scuffed

nearside gearbox damp

Fail 5 May 2009 24,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

both front suspension arms rear bushes heavely de bonding

both rear tyres perished and wearing on outer edge

engine damp

exhaust system corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slight play at ball joint

nearside front door dented

nearside front wheel trim scuffed

nearside gearbox damp

offside handbrake poor performance

Pass 20 May 2008 18,401 miles

N/S/R Tyre feathering on outer edge and slightly perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre slight perishing

Slight oil leak from sump gasket area

Pass 23 May 2007 12,772 miles

front brake pads low

front tyres ,low tread and tyres wearing to the inside

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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SO04 EFY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO04 EFY, 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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What year was SO04 EFY registered?

SO04 EFY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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