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LS04 EKX

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,461 mi
Last recorded82,461 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 EKX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 82,461 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorber top mount has slight free play. (offside and nearside).

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,919 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,430 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Parking permit in windscreen.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rubber bushes worn and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson strut mounting worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated.

Spare tyre defective ()

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 12 Apr 2023 75,572 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs. (offside and nearside). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights. (offside and nearside). (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Fail 12 Apr 2023 75,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs. (offside and nearside). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights. (offside and nearside). (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn and perished. (offside and nearside). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (offside and nearside). (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 69,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,399 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 57,930 miles

Exhaust system corroded:- rear.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,634 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside mirror glass:- loose.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,680 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIATION

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,233 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 46,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,662 miles

rear exhaust box deteriating

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,854 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,854 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 35,915 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,966 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,966 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 27,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,397 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 13,671 miles

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

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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LS04 EKX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS04 EKX, 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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LS04 EKX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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