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SD04 LYC

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,588 mi
Last recorded85,588 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 LYC
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,588 miles

O/s front top strut mount has some up/down play.

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing

stone chip in zone "A" of windscreen

Fail 19 Mar 2015 85,585 miles

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

both front top strut mountings have some up/down movement

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing

stone chip in zone "A" of windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,695 miles

N/s/f tyre low tread depth.

O/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit.

O/s/f wishbone rear bush starting to perish/separate.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,767 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 53,591 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyre treads getting low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,122 miles

both front brake dises corroding

both front top strut mountings have some up/down movement

o/s/f shocker has slight weep of fluid

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box corroded and starting to blow.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,713 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,136 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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SD04 LYC is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SD04 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD04 LYC registered?

SD04 LYC is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is SD04 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD04 LYC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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