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LF04 BHN

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,309 mi
Last recorded132,309 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 BHN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,309 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 131,990 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm / bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,779 miles

Both rear coil spring mountings on axle slightly corroded, but not significantly weakend

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 122,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear coil spring mountings on axle slightly corroded, but not significantly weakend

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 111,386 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 105,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Handbrake has slightly excess travel.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 99,843 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,644 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 91,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2018 84,184 miles

Rear Handbrake has only just reached minimum efficiency.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,080 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 77,080 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,866 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 64,998 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 59,833 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 54,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 50,114 miles

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

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

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

chips in screen

front tyres close to limit

wear on brake discs

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,114 miles

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

chips in screen

front tyres close to limit

wear on brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,980 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 27,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,554 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 17,554 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LF04 BHN is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LF04 BHN, 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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LF04 BHN is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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