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SO04 ETX

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ETX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system degraded

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 74,468 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating, leaking coolant (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust system degraded

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,618 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 57,330 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,552 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front to rear brake p[ipes slightly corroded under coating at hoses

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump aqnd gearbox end cover corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak/s

Fail 11 Sep 2013 50,552 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front to rear brake p[ipes slightly corroded under coating at hoses

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump aqnd gearbox end cover corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak/s

Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling fan not working

engine oil sump and gearbox end cover corroded

metal coolant pipe at front of engine corroded

oil leaks

radiator leaking at seam

Fail 9 Oct 2012 46,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cooling fan not working

engine oil sump and gearbox end cover corroded

metal coolant pipe at front of engine corroded

o/s/f brake disc badly corroded on inner surface

o/s/r tyre badly perished

oil leaks

radiator leaking at seam

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cooling fan not working

engine oil sump corroded

front brake discs worn

oil leak/s (rocker cover gasket)

rear tyres perished and slightly low

Pass 1 Oct 2010 32,944 miles

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

brake pipes corroding under coating at hoses

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil sump corroded/ oil leaks

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,058 miles

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)

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

all rear brake pipes corrodeing under coating

slight play in n/s steering rack ball-end

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,608 miles

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

engine oil sunp corroded

slight oil leaks at top of engine

Pass 19 May 2007 11,630 miles

o/s/f tyre on the legal limit on inner edge. †all tyres perished in tread. †exhaust rear silencer corroded.

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 ETX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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