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LC04 VEV

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,311 mi
Last recorded84,311 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC04 VEV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 84,311 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 65,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 65,393 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,589 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove phone holder from centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 59,589 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove phone holder from centre of windscreen ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly detearated ( craze cracking in plastic) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 57,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 57,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened excessive movement on strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,216 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 54,591 miles

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

slight corrosion to front shock absorber body ( both )

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,125 miles

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

battery slightly insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2017 51,829 miles

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

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,176 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 50,176 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 43,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 39,135 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,663 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 24,054 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,429 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 8,959 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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LC04 VEV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEV, 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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LC04 VEV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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