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LY04 BBF

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 BBF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 80,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 74,823 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 74,823 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,081 miles

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

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Fail 2 Mar 2015 68,080 miles

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

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

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,687 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

rea exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,263 miles

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

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

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

damage to off side front wheel rim

damage to off side rear wheel rim

off side rear bump stop insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2012 43,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

damage to off side front wheel rim

damage to off side rear wheel rim

off side rear bump stop insecure

rear silencer deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,269 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 23,622 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,634 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 10,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 10,701 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 6,752 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 BBF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,368cc 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 LY04 BBF, 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 BBF registered?

LY04 BBF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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