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LR54 MHV

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,909 mi
Last recorded115,909 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 MHV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 115,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 112,965 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 112,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 104,280 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3.0mm and unevenly worn

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,192 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3.0mm and unevenly worn

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,513 miles

front brakes inbalanced

rear brakes inbalanced

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,031 miles

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

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

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

rear silancer badly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 90,607 miles

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)

both front tyres perished

both front tyres unevenly worn

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r tyre out of shape

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 31 Aug 2010 88,007 miles

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 27 Aug 2010 88,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,553 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,565 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 79,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,094 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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LR54 MHV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LR54 MHV, 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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LR54 MHV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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