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HK53 MZV

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

172,205 mi
Last recorded172,205 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 MZV
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 172,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 172,205 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 165,818 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015 165,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 158,666 miles

engine smokes slightly under load

oil leal

temp repair to centre pipe

underside oily

Fail 6 Oct 2014 158,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 158,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

MAJOR OIL LEAK.Urgent attention needed.

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

Wiper blades split.

Fail 14 Nov 2013 153,402 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mill light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 153,402 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mill light on

Pass 1 Dec 2012 134,739 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Nov 2011 117,456 miles

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

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

chips in screen

front number damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,655 miles

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

chips in screen

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2010 99,655 miles

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

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

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

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

chips in screen

front number plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,964 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2009 83,964 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 67,289 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 67,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,962 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 50,962 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,124 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 37,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HK53 MZV is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 52,102 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 HK53 MZV, 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 23 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK53 MZV registered?

HK53 MZV is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 MZV shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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