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LV04 GPU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,771 mi
Last recorded82,771 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 GPU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 82,771 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 82,768 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S 17 --- O/S 85 (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Reversing Lamp - adversely affected by the operation of another lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2025 80,710 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 80,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Service Brake 149 - 90

Reversing Lamp Not Working

Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,442 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 78,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 76,099 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 76,091 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 73,554 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 73,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/sf shock corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,904 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear, upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front corroded at top. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,396 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth beginning to get low,4mm

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Fail 23 Jan 2020 72,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit.tyre scrubbing inner edge,tracking req. 165/65/14 79t (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s/r tyre tread depth beginning to get low,4mm

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2019 71,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly scrubbed in inner edge. 165/65/14 79t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 67,509 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/65/14 79t (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges,tracking req

Pass 23 Jan 2017 63,561 miles

both rear tyre tread depths getting low. n/s/r...2.5mm. o/s/r....3.5mm.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 63,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges.

both rear tyre tread depths getting low. n/s/r...2.5mm. o/s/r....3.5mm.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 58,758 miles

side repeaters and both rear indicators are pale

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,735 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,542 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 51,542 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 49,375 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box in poor condition and has a clamp missing

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,135 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,902 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 29,233 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 29,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,076 miles

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,976 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 GPU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LV04 GPU, 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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LV04 GPU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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