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LY04 SSJ

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,530 mi
Last recorded75,530 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 SSJ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,530 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,047 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,047 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 64,798 miles

Damage to nearside rear quarter panel and lamp unit

Damage to offside front wing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front lower arm has play in ball joint under load of brake testing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,502 miles

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

Offside front wing is damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2014 56,502 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front wing is damaged

Offside front wiper blade is touching on body during operation

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,244 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,610 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,932 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 36,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 34,065 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,795 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 SSJ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

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

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