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LC04 VEB

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,040 mi
Last recorded81,040 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 VEB
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 81,040 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 81,038 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,118 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Front Shock absorbers outer casing corroded Nearside & Offside

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 77,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded

Front Shock absorbers outer casing corroded Nearside & Offside

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 73,119 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 68,661 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 68,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 62,289 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 59,441 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 59,441 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 58,916 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 54,390 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 52,253 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 52,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,651 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 45,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 39,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,912 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 35,855 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 31,469 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 26,838 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,282 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 20,348 miles

N.s headlamp aim at maximum permissible upper limit.

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

O.s headlamp aim at maximum permissible limit to o.s.

O.s headlamp aim at maximum permissible upper limit.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,483 miles

N.s headlamp aim just below maximum upper limit.

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

O.s headlamp aim close to o.s vertical limit.

O.s headlamp aim just below maximum upper limit.

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

Tracking suspect.

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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LC04 VEB is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LC04 VEB, 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 LC04 VEB registered?

LC04 VEB is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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