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LX04 SGU

2004 Fiat Panda

Green Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,917 mi
Last recorded125,917 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 SGU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,917 miles

Nearside Rear light cracked

Rear flexi ferrules corroded

alternator belt perished

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust joint

Fail 23 Nov 2017 125,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking filler at the joint (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer seal (2.4.A.3)

alternator belt perished

both rear coil springs corroded

cut to the nsr tyre tread no cords exposed at the time of test

engine oil leak

engine top breather hose split

front exhaust braket broken

front windscreen wipers poor

nsf tyre worn on the inner edge

osr light unit damaged

osr tyre worn on the outer edge

rear indicator bulbs faded on limit

signs of a coolant around the radiator

Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 97,532 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 97,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe clamp missing

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,796 miles

down pipe clamp in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,556 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,220 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,534 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 72,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,613 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 48,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,161 miles

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

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

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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LX04 SGU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Green with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LX04 SGU, 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 LX04 SGU registered?

LX04 SGU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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