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LF04 GWM

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,026 mi
Last recorded76,026 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 76,026 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Poss rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,060 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 71,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 68,764 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/80/R13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,002 miles

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

Front n/s + o/s rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,846 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,659 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 60,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 56,745 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,518 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 39,173 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Fail 16 Apr 2012 39,173 miles

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 28,736 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 28,736 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,656 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 12,054 miles

Front tyres are low on the inner edges.

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 GWM is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

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

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