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SO04 WHW

2004 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 110,729 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 110,729 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine oil sump corrode and showing signs of oil

offside front wiper blade torn

rear wiper blade torn

unable to carry out full inspection of front to rear brake pipes due to factory fitted plastic cover

Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust clamp missing but not leaking or insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,448 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing but not leaking or insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,472 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 91,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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)

both front / rear wish bone bushes perished & spliting

cooling fan stiff

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded flex part split

o/s/f brake binding

rear brakes poor performance .o/s/r parking brake poor little to no effort

Pass 4 Jul 2011 81,046 miles

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

advise front brake pad check / front discs lipped

front exhaust brackets corroded

low reading on offside rear handbrake

offside front suspension strut starting to leak slightly soft advise to replace

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,496 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

front wihbone bushes starting to split

slight play in front top strut mountings

small leak at rear silencer

Fail 13 Jul 2010 68,495 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

front wihbone bushes starting to split

slight play in front top strut mountings

small leak at rear silencer

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 41,682 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 41,682 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)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,385 miles

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 WHW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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