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LF04 VDN

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,992 mi
Last recorded86,992 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 VDN
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 86,992 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 85,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 84,242 miles

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))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 84,241 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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 19 Jun 2020 72,324 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft oil seal slight misting of oil.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,868 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,172 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washers is poor

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 67,172 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sat Nav holder removed and stickers moved to nearside (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside windscreen washers is poor

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 64,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (7.1.2)

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 VDN is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

LF04 VDN is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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