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LY04 ABV

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,154 mi
Last recorded93,154 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 ABV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,154 miles

Nearside Front front wing has excessive corosion and holes.

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 86,934 miles

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

The n/s front wheel arch is rusty.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,884 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

The exhaust system is rusty.

The n/s front wheel arch is rusty.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 80,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,255 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,255 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS DU TO WHEELS CAPS DESIGNER

Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,533 miles

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

Unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel cap design

Fail 20 Nov 2010 53,533 miles

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

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

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

Unable to inspect front brake pads due to wheel cap design

Pass 20 Nov 2009 48,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,612 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 13,249 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 12,388 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 12,388 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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LY04 ABV is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LY04 ABV, 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 LY04 ABV registered?

LY04 ABV is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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