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LF04 GWJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,369 mi
Last recorded79,369 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 GWJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 79,369 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 79,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 60,747 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 60,488 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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 ()

rear exhaust box badlycorroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,486 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

when clutch pedal pressed down noise from gearbox

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,980 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside front wing mirror slightly loose

noise from gearbox when clutch pressed

Fail 24 Oct 2013 31,980 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

nearside front wing mirror slightly loose

noise from gearbox when clutch pressed

Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,948 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 26,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,421 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 24,421 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2009 21,516 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 21,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 17,580 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 13,472 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 GWJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LF04 GWJ, 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 GWJ registered?

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

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