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SO04 EVC

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,683 mi
Last recorded54,683 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 EVC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 54,683 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 51,979 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 51,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength silll (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel nearside and offside (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,984 miles

rear axle has heavy corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2022 50,984 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle has heavy corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 49,836 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 49,836 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp pulsing when flasher on (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,050 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,324 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,135 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 32,987 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 31,664 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 29,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,764 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,764 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 25,587 miles

Nearside 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 11 May 2010 23,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 23,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 19,934 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 16,164 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,389 miles

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)

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 EVC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVC, 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 EVC registered?

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

Is SO04 EVC safe to buy?

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