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SR04 BJF

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,454 mi
Last recorded84,454 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR04 BJF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 84,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,223 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front wiper arm insecure

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 77,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 74,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 69,478 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,656 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 65,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 55,645 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 55,644 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,171 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,168 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,185 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2009 32,018 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,851 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play at top joint

nearside rear tyre is close to legal limit at outside edge

offside front anti roll bar link has slight play at top joint

offside rear tyre is close to legal limit at outside edge

slight leak from exhaust between mid and rear at join

Pass 18 Jun 2007 212,133 miles

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

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

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

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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SR04 BJF 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 75%.

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 SR04 BJF, 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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SR04 BJF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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