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SO04 XKJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,256 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 94,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,524 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,524 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,594 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,594 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,164 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,868 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,868 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing. No leaks found.

Pass 14 Feb 2013 66,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,460 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 59,460 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering component insecure (2.2.B.1i)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,677 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 49,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 34,175 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 22,913 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,861 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 XKJ 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 XKJ, 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 XKJ registered?

SO04 XKJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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