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DS53 FMO

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,059 mi
Last recorded113,059 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 FMO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,059 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r wheel arch has bubbles of corrosion but no sharp edges

Pass 22 Feb 2018 102,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 96,924 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front shock absorbers corrode to the casing. (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front brake discs inner face scored and pitted. replace ASAP (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side rear coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 91,191 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,198 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mounting corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s front suspension arm rear bush has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 84,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,445 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 23 Feb 2012 69,323 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,908 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 57,314 miles

rear exhaust box coprroded

Pass 28 Feb 2009 50,302 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,335 miles

ADVISE corrosion to rear exhaust system

ADVISE play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Feb 2007 32,980 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 32,980 miles

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

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

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 FMO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Black with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DS53 FMO, 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 FMO registered?

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

Is DS53 FMO safe to buy?

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