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LY04 VGC

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 86,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 82,017 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear coil springs corroded

wipers worn

Pass 31 Jul 2021 81,468 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 81,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,752 miles

front suspension top strut mountings worn

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 79,092 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 63,171 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,745 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 55,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 48,684 miles

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,443 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 42,443 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,525 miles

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

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Fail 8 Jun 2011 36,525 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,277 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 28,690 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 25,534 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 19,550 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 VGC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VGC, 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 VGC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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