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GV53 LDO

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

69,899 mi
Last recorded69,899 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 LDO
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 69,899 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 65,714 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 61,631 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 54,249 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 54,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,345 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 38,343 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,126 miles

o/s and n/s front wishbones rear bushes are worn

rear exhaust box is rusted

Fail 20 Apr 2018 35,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s and n/s front wishbones rear bushes are worn

rear exhaust box is rusted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,125 miles

childseat osr not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

coil spring corroded osr, nsf and osf (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded and outer skin peeling off

osf wiper streaks

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Fail 3 Apr 2017 26,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nsf and osf (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) not working rears (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rears (1.2.1e)

childseat osr not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

coil spring corroded osr, nsf and osf (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust backbox corroded and outer skin peeling off

osf wiper streaks

removed device cradle windscreen swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2016 19,997 miles

oil leak from cam cover

Fail 29 Mar 2016 19,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

needs tracking

oil leak from cam cover

Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,835 miles

nsf tyre 2mm tread depth, cracks and worn more inner

nsr tyre deep cracks roadface

osf tyre 3mm tread depth, worn more inner

osr tyre deep cracks roadface

Fail 18 Mar 2015 16,835 miles

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

nsf tyre 2mm tread depth, cracks and worn more inner

nsr tyre deep cracks roadface

osf tyre 3mm tread depth, worn more inner

osr tyre deep cracks roadface

Pass 7 Feb 2014 11,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jan 2013 3,818 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 3,367 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 2,976 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 2,976 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 2,600 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 2,600 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 2,169 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 1,636 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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GV53 LDO is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GV53 LDO, 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 GV53 LDO registered?

GV53 LDO is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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