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SO04 ETV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,632 mi
Last recorded74,632 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ETV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,632 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel (2.4.C.3c)

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

engine oil level is low

engine sump is corroded and leaking oil

Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,937 miles

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

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 14 Feb 2014 68,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 64,678 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,685 miles

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

engine oil leaking

Pass 20 May 2011 58,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 55,747 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,507 miles

Vehicle overheated at end of test

Pass 18 May 2009 41,929 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX OUTER SKIN IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE HAS A LARGE CRACK

REAR WIPER IS TORN

Fail 19 May 2008 30,690 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 30,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,268 miles

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

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

offside front washer jet partially inop

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 ETV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETV, 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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SO04 ETV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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