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SO54 OWE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,613 mi
Last recorded79,613 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 OWE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 79,613 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded deteriorated

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 79,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded deteriorated

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,514 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,380 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 77,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,848 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Nov 2018 70,848 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 64,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,579 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 55,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 53,086 miles

exhaust system getting in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,239 miles

Rear 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 box poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2012 44,475 miles

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

radiator in poor condition (damp with antifreez)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,065 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 38,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 31,649 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 31,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,864 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Dec 2008 18,259 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 13,884 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 OWE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OWE, 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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SO54 OWE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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