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LF04 YDS

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

64,900 mi
Last recorded64,900 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 YDS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 64,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 56,801 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 56,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 50,352 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 50,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2023 38,246 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 38,244 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 31,172 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 31,172 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 26,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 21,106 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 21,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,282 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 16,076 miles

F/tyres tread cracking

N/S/F spring corroded

N/S/R tyre tread worn/ quite cracked

R/box delaminated

Wipers smeary

Pass 4 Aug 2017 15,822 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 15,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 15,447 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 15,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 14,932 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres tread perished (starting to split)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 14,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres tread perished (starting to split)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,356 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 13,310 miles

exhaust corroded and rear silencer peeling

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,324 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 10,084 miles

N/S/F tyre 2-3mm on the inner tread edge & perishing between tread pattern

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 10,084 miles

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

N/S/F tyre 2-3mm on the inner tread edge & perishing between tread pattern

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,591 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer corroded (peeling)

rear suspension coil springs corroding

rear tyres tread cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2009 6,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,155 miles

rear exhaust box corroding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2007 4,093 miles

exhaust leaking slightly at joint with rear box

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear exhaust box beginning to corrode

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 YDS is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 YDS, 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 YDS registered?

LF04 YDS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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