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CF53 DYT

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 DYT
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 114,449 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2020 114,449 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 107,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hub/bearing to beam attachment nuts/studs corroded

Offside Rear Hub/bearing to beam attachment nuts/studs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hub/bearing to beam attachment nuts/studs corroded

Offside Rear Hub/bearing to beam attachment nuts/studs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 105,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2018 105,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1 of 2 rear silencer brackets broken

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,220 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 102,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 97,890 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function unit very stiff (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function unit very stiff (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear door handle stiff

Offside Front drop link has slight play

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 93,752 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

Fail 19 Jan 2015 93,752 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,209 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 88,209 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,015 miles

both rear tyres low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2013 83,015 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres low

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,660 miles

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Fail 5 Jan 2012 76,660 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

exhaust manifold heat shield lose

back box exhaust rattling

slight lift in both front top shock mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,640 miles

exhaust system has a small leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,640 miles

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

exhaust system has a small leak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 57,089 miles

exhaust system has a slight leak from joint

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 45,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 31,641 miles

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2008 31,641 miles

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

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2007 22,105 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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CF53 DYT is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 CF53 DYT, 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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CF53 DYT is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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