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SO54 BNZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,754 mi
Last recorded83,754 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 BNZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,754 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 83,734 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,191 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 75,190 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,317 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 73,312 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,081 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 60,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,396 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 55,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,994 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 44,994 miles

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

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,863 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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SO54 BNZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO54 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 BNZ registered?

SO54 BNZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is SO54 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO54 BNZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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