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LB04 FMF

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

152,442 mi
Last recorded152,442 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 FMF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 152,442 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 152,449 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 152,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 152,418 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 167,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 146,221 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 136,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 126,620 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 126,546 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 117,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 83,637 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tyres slightly agecracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,145 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 83,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,075 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,075 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,393 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,030 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 56,974 miles

drivers sun visor missing.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 56,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers sun visor missing.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,117 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing.

o/s/r tyre getting low.

rear exhaust outer casing corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,156 miles

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

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

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

both rear coil springs becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

exhaust system becomming corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,156 miles

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

both rear coil springs becomming corroded

both rear tyres becomming cracked/perished

exhaust system becomming corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,660 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,963 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded at rear

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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LB04 FMF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LB04 FMF, 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 LB04 FMF registered?

LB04 FMF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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