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LF04 GWL

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,694 mi
Last recorded86,694 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,694 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 86,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 72,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2020 72,543 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 69,476 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 69,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 59,136 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2018 59,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 48,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 48,143 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 44,299 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,096 miles

engine management lamp on.

rear exhaust rattle.

Pass 3 May 2011 28,293 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

damage to nearside rear panels

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,186 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

damage to nearside rear panels

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,897 miles

body damage to nearside rear quarter and door

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

rear wiper faulty and replacement is recomended

Fail 28 Apr 2010 21,873 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

body damage to nearside rear quarter and door

headlamp adjuster for the nearside are faulty and do not function, replacement headlamp is recomended

nearside rear tyre is showing signs of age

rear wiper faulty and replacement is recomended

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,939 miles

headlamp adjusters need attention.

offside front tyre tread worn close to limit:- recommend new.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,939 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlamp adjusters need attention.

offside front tyre tread worn close to limit:- recommend new.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 11,402 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,434 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 GWL is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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