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SF53 CTR

2004 Fiat Panda Active

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,579 mi
Last recorded120,579 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda Active47,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CTR
MakeFiat
ModelPanda Active
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 120,579 miles

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,761 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 107,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 94,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,000 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 65,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,918 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 44,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,284 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 33,284 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda Active?

Based on 2,267 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
3,443
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
parking brake recording little or no effort 4
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SF53 CTR is a 2004 Fiat Panda Active in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda Active models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 47,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda Active fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 CTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda Active typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda Active is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF53 CTR registered?

SF53 CTR is a 2004 Fiat Panda Active, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is SF53 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 CTR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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