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SP04 XBL

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

69,040 mi
Last recorded69,040 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 XBL
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 69,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 69,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking drum (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,123 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sump poures

Fail 20 Mar 2015 61,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

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

Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sump poures

Pass 3 Apr 2014 54,534 miles

petrol tank support straps corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,532 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

petrol tank support straps corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,433 miles

petrol tank straps corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 48,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

hand brake cable loose / petrol tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 43,355 miles

front exhaust + rear mounting deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2012 43,353 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front exhaust + rear mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,139 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 38,138 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,592 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES TORN

EXHAUST SYSTEM SHOWING CORROSION

N/S/F BRAKE STICKING

Fail 26 Mar 2010 33,556 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 28,068 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air cleaner box on engine insecure(bolt missing)

front number plate screw corroded and loose

Fail 26 Mar 2009 28,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air cleaner box on engine insecure(bolt missing)

front number plate screw corroded and loose

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,818 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

parking brake lever long travel

rear wiper blade torn , front wiper blades noisy

Fail 26 Mar 2008 22,818 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

brake pedal slightly spongy, suggest check/repair

parking brake lever long travel

rear wiper blade torn , front wiper blades noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2007 16,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 XBL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SP04 XBL, 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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SP04 XBL is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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