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HK53 UPA

2003 Fiat Panda

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,599 mi
Last recorded109,599 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 109,599 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 109,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Long parkbrake travel

Pass 1 Aug 2024 102,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 96,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 96,157 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside and outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 90,884 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2022 90,730 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters. (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Into brake pipe. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Fuel tank strap corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2021 86,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust mounting defective After down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield broken, not insecure

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm worn very close to cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 81,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 81,477 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 77,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 77,749 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,471 miles

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE/BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 75,471 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

FRONT EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE/BROKEN

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,300 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 72,300 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,064 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 57,181 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 50,002 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing heavy on inner edges and approaching legal limit...

osr tyre starting to crack on inner edge..

rear silencer box outer casing corroding away also exhaust clamp on silencer missing but not leaking...

Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,865 miles

tailbox deteriorating but not leaking.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 41,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tailbox deteriorating but not leaking.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,585 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,972 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 18,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,041 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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HK53 UPA is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 UPA, 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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HK53 UPA is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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