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CW53 BJW

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 BJW
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 55,898 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,395 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 55,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,123 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 49,086 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective backbox skin (6.1.2 (a))

general underbody wear

Pass 20 Sep 2022 44,796 miles

Offside outer sill corroded at rear

Both sides front shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust corroded and centre mounting broken

Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,143 miles

Exhaust system corroded and centre mounting broken

Offside outer sill corroded at rear

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 42,377 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Nov 2019 38,724 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 34,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 32,925 miles

Rear exaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 31,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2015 28,918 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2014 27,171 miles

o/s/r tyres cracked

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,566 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,267 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 21,581 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 18,930 miles

Very slight play in offside front antiroll bar link rod

Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,962 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 13,407 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,169 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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CW53 BJW is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 CW53 BJW, 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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What year was CW53 BJW registered?

CW53 BJW is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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