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LY04 BAU

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

83,965 mi
Last recorded83,965 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 BAU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 83,965 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 83,965 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,892 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 63,892 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 43,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 35,342 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 35,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 35,332 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 33,343 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 31,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front struts covered with grease

both rear coil springs rusty

Fail 19 Mar 2018 31,691 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,896 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,609 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,556 miles

both frt suspension legs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2014 21,855 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 18,623 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,454 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 12,160 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 11,238 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 10,242 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,973 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 6,879 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 BAU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LY04 BAU, 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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LY04 BAU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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