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LF04 HFS

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,518 mi
Last recorded47,518 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 47,518 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 44,154 miles

underside and components undersealed

Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,860 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 43,860 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,128 miles

Coolant cap missing wrong cap taped to rad

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run on flat marks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all Exhaust deteriorated cossion

Pass 16 May 2019 42,081 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall outer and inner (run on flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 40,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear box section is corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Washer spray is weak

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2018 40,632 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And rear box section is corroded and deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Washer spray is weak

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2017 39,923 miles

Front Brake pads cannot be clearly seen

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Road tyre is also deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 39,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,484 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,207 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2013 33,202 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 31,170 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,398 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,281 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2009 19,433 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,849 miles

exhaust rear silencer is heavily corroded

Fail 29 May 2008 15,846 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer is heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2007 11,747 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER CORRODED

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WORN

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 HFS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

LF04 HFS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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