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ET53 YLH

2004 Fiat Panda

Grey Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,361 mi
Last recorded102,361 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 YLH
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 102,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,422 miles

BOTH front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Front number plate is damaged but still readable

Fail 11 Jul 2019 96,421 miles

Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

BOTH front lower suspension arms rear mounting bushes are deteriorating

Front number plate is damaged but still readable

Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,747 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 93,722 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 May 2018 93,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 91,714 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,432 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 79,757 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 79,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 70,833 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 62,563 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED

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

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

WIPERS SPLIT ENDS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 32,563 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM EXCESSIVELY DETERIORATED

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

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

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)

WIPERS SPLIT ENDS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 52,818 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,476 miles

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

front brakes are worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers are worn

Pass 10 Mar 2007 28,231 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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ET53 YLH is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Grey with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ET53 YLH, 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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ET53 YLH is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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