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KR53 HFD

2003 Fiat Panda

Turquoise Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,511 mi
Last recorded56,511 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Fiat Panda52,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 HFD
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,511 miles

Nearside Front chassis rails damage and distorted - not affecting handling or steering

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and paintwork bubbled

Rear nearside and offside indicators pale

Rear number-plate starting to fade and delaminate

front oil sump pan / inner wheel arches / suspension struts / suspension arms - corroded

rear axle and mount brackets / coil springs / fuel tank straps / brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - Corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 56,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear nearside and offside indicators pale

Nearside Front chassis rails damage and distorted - not affecting handling or steering

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded and paintwork bubbled

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear number-plate starting to fade and delaminate

front oil sump pan / inner wheel arches / suspension struts / suspension arms - corroded

rear axle and mount brackets / coil springs / fuel tank straps / brake hose ferrules / exhaust system - Corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 54,413 miles

Front coil springs and suspension struts corroded

Nearside front and rear door handles sticking in operation

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake catching

Rear axle and coil springs badly corroded

Rear numberplate delaminating

exhaust system corroded - STRONG ADVICE

fuel tank straps corroded

lighting control switch loose

Fail 20 Jan 2017 54,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside adjusters seized (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil springs and suspension struts corroded

Nearside front and rear door handles sticking in operation

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake catching

Rear axle and coil springs badly corroded

Rear numberplate delaminating

Rear wiper blade perished

exhaust system corroded - STRONG ADVICE

fuel tank straps corroded

lighting control switch loose

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,597 miles

exhaust sytem corroded

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Fail 30 Oct 2015 53,597 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust sytem corroded

o/s wiper blade rubber split

Pass 7 Nov 2014 52,545 miles

centre exhaust corroded and weak

front and rear coil springs very rusty

front brakes binding slightley

wiper linage worn and very noisey

Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,966 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,364 miles

offside front sun visor loose

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,884 miles

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,207 miles

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

sligth play in steering

Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,422 miles

Rear silencer heavly corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,563 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2007 26,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2006 18,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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KR53 HFD is a 2003 Fiat Panda in Turquoise with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 KR53 HFD, 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 KR53 HFD registered?

KR53 HFD is a 2003 Fiat Panda, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is KR53 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 HFD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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