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LV04 DCZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,593 mi
Last recorded73,593 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 DCZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,787 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Fail 6 Mar 2013 61,787 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away

Pass 8 Mar 2012 50,012 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 50,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,873 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

advise both rear indicators faded.

advise offside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 25,898 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,873 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 18,873 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 11,906 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,914 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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LV04 DCZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LV04 DCZ, 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 LV04 DCZ registered?

LV04 DCZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 3 March 2004.

Is LV04 DCZ safe to buy?

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