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HM04 LAM

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM04 LAM
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 84,962 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing worn but still meets requirements

Fail 22 Jan 2026 84,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing worn but still meets requirements

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,838 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2025 73,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 61,533 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED...

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS...

Fail 22 Jan 2024 61,532 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED...

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS...

Pass 24 Jan 2023 61,502 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED AND MOUNTING RUSTED...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY..

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY...

REAR SUSPENSION BEAM RUSTY...

REAR WIPER SPLIT...

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DROP LINKS...

Pass 17 Jan 2022 61,444 miles

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE FLEXI JOINT DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY AND EXHAUST CLAMP WEAK...

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS...

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,025 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH DROP LINKS...

Pass 20 Jan 2020 60,613 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,613 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,736 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CRACKING... (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush CRACKING... (5.3.2 (c))

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTY AND SPLIT...

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 18 Jan 2018 54,571 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp missing rear clamp corroded but not leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2018 54,571 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to age related cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded surface (3.5.1i)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust clamp missing rear clamp corroded but not leaking

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexi & rear at joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavy corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Fail 12 Jan 2017 49,069 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front at flexi & rear at joint (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heavy corrosion

n/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 47,832 miles

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

Fail 14 Jan 2016 47,832 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front play in inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,111 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ticking noise from engine

Fail 19 Jan 2015 47,111 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

ticking noise from engine

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,498 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust pipe clamp broken

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,813 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 40,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,654 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 36,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 36,970 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 28,245 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,163 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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HM04 LAM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HM04 LAM, 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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HM04 LAM is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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