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DN53 RAX

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,100 mi
Last recorded90,100 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 RAX
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 90,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake efficiency weak.17%.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,924 miles

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

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)

backbox rattling.

both front tyres worn badly inner edge. vehicle would benifit from wheel alignment.

engine oil low

Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

backbox rattling.

both front tyres worn badly inner edge. vehicle would benifit from wheel alignment.

engine oil low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 58,299 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,118 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 38,545 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,775 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 21,545 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 21,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,693 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,816 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 17,816 miles

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

advise rear exhaust silencer

Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,494 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,982 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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DN53 RAX is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN53 RAX, 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 DN53 RAX registered?

DN53 RAX is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is DN53 RAX safe to buy?

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