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SO04 EVL

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 87,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 87,272 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 82,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 82,841 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 82,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 May 2017 82,093 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 79,021 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2016 79,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 74,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 May 2014 68,394 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 68,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 61,241 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 61,241 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2012 55,349 miles

CLAMP CORRODED AWAY FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIECE

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN N/S REPEATER AND O/S/ HEADLAMP

N/S/R SHOWING LOW HANDBRAKE READING

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR ERXHAUST BOX

Fail 4 May 2012 55,349 miles

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

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

CLAMP CORRODED AWAY FROM FRONT EXHAUST PIECE

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN N/S REPEATER AND O/S/ HEADLAMP

N/S/F BRAKE STICKING

N/S/R SHOWING LOW HANDBRAKE READING

O/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING CORROSION

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR ERXHAUST BOX

Pass 12 May 2011 50,347 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

CLAMP SPLIT ON FRONT EXHAUST PIECE

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN N/S/F REPEATER[ALSO CLIPS BROKEN ON LAMP TO KEEP IT SECURE TO WING]

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN O/S/F HEADLAMP

O/S/F DOOR STOP/CHECK NOISY

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Fail 11 May 2011 50,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2MM

CLAMP SPLIT ON FRONT EXHAUST PIECE

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN N/S/F REPEATER[ALSO CLIPS BROKEN ON LAMP TO KEEP IT SECURE TO WING]

CONDENSATION SHOWING IN O/S/F HEADLAMP

O/S/F DOOR STOP/CHECK NOISY

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 12 May 2010 42,382 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 42,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2009 34,166 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 silencer outer skin corroded badly and separating

Fail 12 May 2009 34,166 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

exhaust clamp at front to middle join corroded and causing slight leak of gases

nearside front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded badly and separating

Fail 12 May 2008 26,906 miles

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

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 12 May 2008 26,906 miles

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 15 May 2007 20,408 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 20,404 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

recomend wheel allignment as uneven tyre ware on front †n/s/f camber needs adjusted

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 EVL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 EVL, 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 EVL registered?

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

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