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ML04 LUZ

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

158,544 mi
Last recorded158,544 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LUZ
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 158,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 156,786 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 156,786 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 145,535 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 145,535 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,283 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 120,559 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 120,559 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 106,445 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 106,445 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated fill with fluid no leaks found (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated fit new (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 93,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2014 82,013 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 59,176 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2011 47,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 41,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,764 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,198 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 34,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,266 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 25,266 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,831 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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ML04 LUZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ML04 LUZ, 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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ML04 LUZ is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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