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LM04 VLZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 VLZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 74,163 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 73,731 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,893 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 70,244 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 70,244 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre just under 3mm.

Offside wiper blade split.but still clearing.

nearside bottom of radiator damp.

some oil around bottom of gear box.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,422 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Offside Front tyre just under 3mm.

Offside wiper blade split.but still clearing.

nearside bottom of radiator damp.

some oil around bottom of gear box.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 66,460 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 64,634 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 64,634 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 62,959 miles

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

nearside front slight wear on outer edge.

offside wiper split.but still clearing.

some rust on exhaust.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,750 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,284 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 56,284 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 48,025 miles

Radiator shows signs of leakage.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,024 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Radiator shows signs of leakage (ex bottle low) Cam belt overdue if not had.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,252 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,329 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,776 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,208 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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LM04 VLZ 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 68.2%.

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 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 LM04 VLZ, 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 LM04 VLZ registered?

LM04 VLZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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