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LM04 VMR

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,657 mi
Last recorded81,657 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,657 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 81,655 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 80,131 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 80,131 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 79,462 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,292 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 78,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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 25 Jun 2021 76,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin/ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases /casing corroded excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2020 75,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

oil leaks

Fail 22 Jun 2020 75,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

oil leaks

Pass 25 May 2019 74,057 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 72,294 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Fail 24 May 2018 72,294 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Pass 26 May 2017 70,721 miles

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

o/side rear coil spring support pan corroded

rear exhaust silencer box casing corroded

Pass 24 May 2016 69,593 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 24 May 2016 69,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 69,576 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 66,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 May 2015 66,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 53,944 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 53,944 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 44,449 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 36,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 36,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 27,735 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 27,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,970 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 VMR is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

LM04 VMR is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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The MOT history for LM04 VMR shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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