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GR53 CBU

2004 Fiat Panda

Black Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,680 mi
Last recorded60,680 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CBU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,680 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,663 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine management lamp not working.

Pass 20 Jan 2014 55,750 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 55,748 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 49,200 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Fail 15 Jan 2013 49,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,224 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,889 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 33,431 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,431 miles

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

air bag lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,777 miles

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

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 26,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,202 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 22,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,498 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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GR53 CBU 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 60%.

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 GR53 CBU, 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 GR53 CBU registered?

GR53 CBU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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