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LV04 MSU

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,880 mi
Last recorded156,880 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 MSU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 156,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 154,731 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 151,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 151,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 149,799 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 146,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2019 146,830 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2018 144,119 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 140,939 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2015 138,352 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 138,352 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2014 134,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 134,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,885 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 80,959 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 47,021 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 47,021 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,002 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 MSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

LV04 MSU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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