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DS53 FLE

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FLE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

slight wear in both front top suspension mount/bearing

sump corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2021 98,038 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

slight wear in both front top suspension mount/bearing

sump corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 92,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,137 miles

body damage

Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,137 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)

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

body damage

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,549 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)

body damage

cooling fan squeaking when on

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak and sump corroded

radiator stained/leaking

Fail 3 Mar 2017 87,549 miles

Battery insecure clamp bolt broken (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working bulb and cover missing (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

body damage

cooling fan squeaking when on

o/s/r tyre perishing

oil leak and sump corroded

radiator stained/leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,724 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 85,724 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 85,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 85,278 miles

advanced wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2014 82,339 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 73,749 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,166 miles

airbag light on.

Fail 21 Feb 2012 56,166 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

airbag light on.

engine oil level low.

exhaust rear silencer heavily corroded.

handbrake travel high.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 39,123 miles

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

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

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

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,398 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,464 miles

advise, replace all tyres.

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 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 28 Feb 2007 15,032 miles

ADVISE slight play in both front anti roll bar links

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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DS53 FLE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DS53 FLE, 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 DS53 FLE registered?

DS53 FLE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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