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HT53 DKE

2004 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 DKE
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 105,585 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 105,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount breaking up (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 96,171 miles

Both front top mounts have slight play

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2024 96,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Washer pump working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front top mounts have slight play

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear axle corroded

rear service brakes low effort

Pass 3 Apr 2023 86,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

air filter box insecure

nearside headlight top bracket cracked

rear service brakes low effort

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 1 Apr 2022 75,980 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 66,800 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 66,800 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 61,306 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,311 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,789 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 50,789 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,011 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 41,011 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,754 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 22,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 20,845 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust rear box corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 19,657 miles

advise back box corroded poor condition

advise front tyres wearing inner edges close to wear bars

Fail 22 Jan 2013 19,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise back box corroded poor condition

advise front tyres wearing inner edges close to wear bars

Pass 12 Jan 2012 18,144 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,819 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,190 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 13,557 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 12,201 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,552 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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HT53 DKE is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HT53 DKE, 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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HT53 DKE is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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