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LV54 JBU

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,733 mi
Last recorded123,733 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 JBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 123,733 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both have slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play strongly recommend further investigation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 120,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 115,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 115,387 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 99,839 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 68,568 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 68,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 52,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 26,678 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 14,457 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2015 12,531 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2015 12,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 11,026 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)

front nearside tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 5,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 5,035 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 4,106 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 3,931 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 3,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 3,173 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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LV54 JBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV54 JBU, 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 LV54 JBU registered?

LV54 JBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is LV54 JBU safe to buy?

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