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GR53 FTP

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

42,621 mi
Last recorded42,621 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 FTP
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 42,621 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

anti roll bar link ball joint cover insecure but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Fail 24 Sep 2020 42,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

anti roll bar link ball joint cover insecure but still prevent the ingress of dirt

Pass 13 Jan 2020 40,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 40,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder and outer side wall perished

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

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall perished

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 37,632 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 34,591 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside headlight aim on limit , low and right aim

Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,220 miles

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2015 33,220 miles

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

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

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

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,620 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 29,124 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 28,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 27,950 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 27,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,230 miles

Both front brakes binding slightly

Both front tyres on the legal tread depth limits on the inner edges

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 25,034 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,302 miles

both front tyres low rear exhaust box slight corosion

Pass 14 Mar 2007 11,366 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 FTP is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GR53 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

GR53 FTP is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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