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DG04 LXJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,817 mi
Last recorded115,817 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 LXJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,817 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 115,817 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure secured with jubilee clip (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,547 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,545 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 102,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust Bacbox clamp missing

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust Bacbox clamp missing

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyer wearing thin on outer edge

o/s front brake pads sticking slightly on abutments

rear silencer corroded and clamp missing from rear joint but is secure

temp guage showing overheating coolant staining on radiator

Fail 18 Apr 2013 84,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyer wearing thin on outer edge

o/s front brake pads sticking slightly on abutments

rear silencer corroded and clamp missing from rear joint but is secure

temp guage showing overheating coolant staining on radiator

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,102 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front door handle sticking slightly

o/s front tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 68,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre wearing thin inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,193 miles

7% imballance front brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,970 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

7% imballance front brakes

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,130 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges o/s bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2009 19,403 miles

box and tail outer skin corroded

stress cracks in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre walls

Pass 13 Feb 2008 16,624 miles

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

front brakes slight imballance 6%

Pass 12 Feb 2007 12,728 miles

wear to o/s/f and n/s/f inner tyre edges

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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DG04 LXJ 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 62.5%.

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 DG04 LXJ, 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 DG04 LXJ registered?

DG04 LXJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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