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LF04 GWE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,524 mi
Last recorded121,524 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 121,524 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 121,510 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 111,706 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 107,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,309 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,981 miles

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 85,211 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Mar 2020 85,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Exhaust gas leak at front end.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2019 77,197 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 55,844 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth on extreme outer edge

nearside rear tyre very low on 1.6mm

offside front tyre worn smooth on extreme inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished (deep cracks)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,542 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 23,840 miles

N/S/R Tyre is cracked around the tread

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,246 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,277 miles

passanger front seat security

Pass 2 Feb 2010 16,232 miles

passanger front seat missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,452 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,785 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 14,785 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,589 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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LF04 GWE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GWE, 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 LF04 GWE registered?

LF04 GWE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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