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LY04 LFW

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,613 mi
Last recorded83,613 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 LFW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,608 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 79,380 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 79,382 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,029 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 167,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 49,372 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,089 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 34,089 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 May 2009 25,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 7,572 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 LFW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY04 LFW registered?

LY04 LFW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 May 2004.

Is LY04 LFW safe to buy?

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