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Fiat Panda

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,242 cc

LX04 SFVMOT history

LX04 SFV is a yellow petrol Fiat Panda first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 138,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,101 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 SFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Panda
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX04 SFV was last recorded at 138,101 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,497 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,604 miles
Average per year
6,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,101 miles
  • 2025 – 136,497 miles
  • 2023 – 132,506 miles
  • 2022 – 124,422 miles
  • 2021 – 109,379 miles
  • 2020 – 103,469 miles
  • 2019 – 100,353 miles
  • 2018 – 97,304 miles
  • 2017 – 93,742 miles
  • 2016 – 90,688 miles
  • 2015 – 85,179 miles
  • 2014 – 78,795 miles
  • 2013 – 71,047 miles
  • 2012 – 57,986 miles
  • 2011 – 49,761 miles
  • 2010 – 40,822 miles
  • 2009 – 32,899 miles
  • 2008 – 26,342 miles
  • 2007 – 19,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,101 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,101 miles (+1,604)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,101 miles
    Test number
    218876086905
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,497 miles (+3,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,497 miles
    Test number
    984482148886
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass132,506 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,506 miles
    Test number
    513296239538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,503 miles (+8,081)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,503 miles
    Test number
    316532218173
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,422 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,422 miles
    Test number
    603960195533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just made minimum requirements

  6. Fail124,419 miles (+15,040)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,419 miles
    Test number
    119101031946
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,379 miles (+5,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,379 miles
    Test number
    176053668143
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre perishing

  8. Pass103,469 miles (+3,116)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,469 miles
    Test number
    630607622871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    100,353 miles
    Test number
    883588012834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,353 miles (+3,049)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,353 miles
    Test number
    629896302744
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass97,304 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    97,304 miles
    Test number
    766789545535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    841712393930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,742 miles (+3,054)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    108985786440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass90,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    665388948351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,688 miles (+5,509)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    352478212260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. re set aim (1.8)

  16. Pass85,179 miles (+6,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,179 miles
    Test number
    546054147044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass78,795 miles (+7,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    175383664487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,047 miles (+13,061)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    71,047 miles
    Test number
    939171553032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,986 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    687725542015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  20. Fail57,986 miles (+8,225)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,986 miles
    Test number
    886785142021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass49,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,761 miles
    Test number
    675442851073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,761 miles (+8,939)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,761 miles
    Test number
    145236941452
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass40,822 miles (+7,923)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    981259040024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass32,899 miles (+6,557)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,899 miles
    Test number
    833688249036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,342 miles (+7,185)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,342 miles
    Test number
    663101178010
    • NoteO/s/f top mount suspension play
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroding

  26. Pass19,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,157 miles
    Test number
    331385467033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 SFV

Does LX04 SFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 SFV expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 SFV?
The MOT on LX04 SFV expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 SFV done?
LX04 SFV was recorded at 138,101 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,254 miles a year.
Has LX04 SFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 SFV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LX04 SFV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LX04 SFV find?
LX04 SFV failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 5 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; nearside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 10 more.

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