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SP04 VBG

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,624 mi
Last recorded95,624 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 VBG
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,663 miles

advisory front brake discs scored

Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,066 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded at edges and faces slightly grooved

offside front wishbone rear bush separating causing slight movement

slight exhaust leak at middle to rear and front to middle exhaust joins

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,189 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2008 45,119 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2007 35,085 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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SP04 VBG is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP04 VBG, 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 SP04 VBG registered?

SP04 VBG is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is SP04 VBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP04 VBG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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