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SO04 PZS

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,907 mi
Last recorded100,907 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,907 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,261 miles

outer sills coated

Pass 31 May 2022 89,270 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 89,254 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 89,246 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 75,282 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 69,802 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 60,499 miles

Full exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front wiper slight tear

Fail 14 Oct 2015 60,497 miles

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

Full exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front wiper slight tear

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,679 miles

All 4 main indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Long hand brake travel

N/s wiper starting to split

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,905 miles

Rear exhaust in very poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2013 51,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,388 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,507 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,505 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 39,468 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Tow rope tied to offside rear shock absorber

Fail 7 Oct 2010 39,468 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

Tow rope tied to offside rear shock absorber

Pass 24 Oct 2009 51,126 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,125 miles

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit

Rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 29,697 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp is missing

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2007 22,691 miles

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

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 PZS 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 70.8%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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