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HS53 LNU

2004 Fiat Panda

Red Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,179 mi
Last recorded82,179 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 LNU
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,179 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,178 miles

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

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,787 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,690 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust system front to rear starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,107 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 67,927 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

REAR INDICATORS FADED

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,695 miles

Oil leak

crack in front windscreen

damage to n/s/r door and arch panel

exhaust deteriorating

front wishhbone rear bushes breaking up

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,864 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front windscreen wipers split

damage to various body panels

exhaust deteriorating

rear windscreen wiper u/s

Fail 18 Feb 2014 56,864 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front windscreen wipers split

damage to various body panels

exhaust deteriorating

rear windscreen wiper u/s

Pass 26 Feb 2013 52,546 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 26 Feb 2013 52,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,522 miles

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,522 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

exhaust corroding

o/s/r tyre wearing low and perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Feb 2011 41,447 miles

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

o/s/f top suspension mount slight play

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 11 Feb 2011 41,447 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f top suspension mount slight play

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,968 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 33,418 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 33,415 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 28,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 20,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HS53 LNU is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Red with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 HS53 LNU, 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 HS53 LNU registered?

HS53 LNU is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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