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DB03 USK

2011 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Fiat Panda43,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 USK
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 129,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket to cylinder head slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe front clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dim

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump rusted and very slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 123,094 miles

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe and rear silencer clamps rusted and weak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe lower bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both outer cables cracked (1.1.15 (a))

coolant low

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,205 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 110,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp loose on pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 103,256 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp loose on pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 96,470 miles

Nearside front shock starting to leak

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Nov 2020 96,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front shock starting to leak

Rear exhaust rusty

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,828 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 79,353 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN PEELING OFF

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NEARSIDE INOP (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NEARSIDE FRONT DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect OFFSIDE FRONT DAMP (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,166 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 66,477 miles

Front exhaust clamp corroded/deteriated

Front number plate cracked around retaining screws

Rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 56,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,644 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,159 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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DB03 USK is a 2011 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 43,409 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 DB03 USK, 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 15 years old, this Fiat Panda is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DB03 USK registered?

DB03 USK is a 2011 Fiat Panda, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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