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MJ04 LVS

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,245 mi
Last recorded45,245 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 LVS
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,245 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 45,245 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,139 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 82,139 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,066 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and Offside chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferruls

Fail 9 Mar 2019 79,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and Offside chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferruls

Pass 14 Apr 2018 74,657 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,125 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 63,122 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2015 56,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 56,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 50,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 35,633 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,590 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 31,590 miles

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

Advise backbox baffels loose

Advise n/s/r tyre punctured

Advise play in the o/s droplink

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 29,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 25,163 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 18,871 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,679 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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MJ04 LVS 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 68.2%.

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 MJ04 LVS, 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 MJ04 LVS registered?

MJ04 LVS is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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