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DV04 LXY

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,850 mi
Last recorded84,850 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 LXY
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 84,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 82,898 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 80,741 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 80,718 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,550 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 73,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,206 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror cap missing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,613 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,613 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 59,102 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,515 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,015 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 53,991 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Apr 2013 52,235 miles

rear silencer deteriorating

slight lift in front suspension tops when vehicle jacked up

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,218 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded, rear section delaminated

slight play in both front, strut top mounts

Fail 11 Apr 2012 50,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front wishbone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded, rear section delaminated

slight play in both front, strut top mounts

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,680 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 47,679 miles

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

(advise) exhaust system becoming heavily corroded front to back

(advise) reccomend wheel alignment due to tyre wear on inner edges front tyres

Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,762 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,912 miles

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

nearside washer jet needs adjustment

offside and nearside wipers split but clears screen effectivley

oil leak from rocket cover

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front suspension top mounts have slight play

nearside washer jet needs adjustment

offside and nearside wipers split but clears screen effectivley

oil leak from rocket cover

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 29,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2007 5,885 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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DV04 LXY is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV04 LXY, 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 DV04 LXY registered?

DV04 LXY is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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