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ML04 LWH

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,181 mi
Last recorded113,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LWH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

cooling fan not working

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 98,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 77,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 68,451 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,973 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,614 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 62,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,168 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,168 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 43,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,401 miles

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

air bag light displayed

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Mar 2009 37,401 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light displayed

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2008 32,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 32,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,458 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 LWH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LWH, 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 LWH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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