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SO04 WJX

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 WJX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 74,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 73,994 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch aera (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill aera (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg at rear coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 70,058 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 70,057 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 68,250 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 68,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 62,214 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

nearside rear door handle stick out door does not close secure advise some wd40

Fail 21 May 2015 62,214 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

nearside rear door handle stick out door does not close secure advise some wd40

Pass 12 Jun 2014 54,468 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 54,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 47,558 miles

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

washers ran out on test needs filled up

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,510 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 35,057 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade torn, advise change

Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,011 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 30,011 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 26,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,995 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 20,995 miles

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

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 WJX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJX, 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 WJX registered?

SO04 WJX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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